Donovan Bailey and Michael Johnson – step aside… Why on earth would Kenenisa Bekele and Usain Bolt race each other at 600 meters is beyond me. If anything, it would help promote Bekele as he is not a household name as compared to Bolt, despite his amazing accomplishments. If you don’t believe … [Read more...] about Who wins? Kenenisa Bekele vs. Usain Bolt at 600 meters
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400 meter splits – 2009 Berlin World Championships
The official splits from the IAAF can be found here (PDF). What can we learn from these splits? Standard Coaching Theory If your opening 200m is within 1 second of your best 200m, and the differential between the 1st half and 2nd half is about 2 seconds, then simple logic determines your … [Read more...] about 400 meter splits – 2009 Berlin World Championships
43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
If the number forty-three-point-one-eight (43.18) doesn’t mean anything to you, then you aren’t a real Quarter-miler. One day, that number (or lower) will be the 100 meter freestyle swim record. It was ten years ago today, Michael Johnson set the Men’s 400-meter world record in Seville. … [Read more...] about 43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
LaShawn Merritt, Jeremy Wariner 400m – Battle of Nike and Adidas
LaShawn Merrit and Jeremy Wariner in the 400m – The Battle of Nike and Adidas Next to the Usain Bolt – Tyson Gay anticipated match up, the LaShawn Merritt Jeremy Wariner head-to-head match up comes next. These two have been avoiding each other all year, and the meeting in Herculis Greece never … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt, Jeremy Wariner 400m – Battle of Nike and Adidas
LaShawn Merritt 44.73 Herculis Monaco Video
LaShawn Merritt and Jeremy Wariner continue to avoid each other as the match up to Berlin comes to a climax. This video is a textbook 400 meter sprinting at its finest. The HQ quality shows good form and rhythm from most of the athletes, including the winner LaShawn Merritt. Ever notice the … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt 44.73 Herculis Monaco Video
400 Meters – Speed is the Key
Gone are the days where the 400 meters was an event for 800 meter runners who moved down in distance. Today, I am convinced the short sprinters have an advantage over the “strength” sprinters like Lee Evans and Butch Reynolds. I am referring to the successes of Quincy Watts and Michael … [Read more...] about 400 Meters – Speed is the Key
Jeremy Wariner and the Simple Whole Foods Diet
This is a good example of a world class athlete chowing down on a Simple Whole Foods Diet of ribs, sausage, baked potato with sour cream, cheese, and brisket! No need to pop pills here, though, maybe some Alka-Seltzer after the meal? Jeremy quotes, "I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want, … [Read more...] about Jeremy Wariner and the Simple Whole Foods Diet
Sprint & Hurdles Program Design Overview
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed This is a 5 part series: Part 1 - A Total Sprint-Training Program for Maximum Strength & Power, Core Strength, and Maximum Sprint … [Read more...] about Sprint & Hurdles Program Design Overview
A Total Sprint-Training Program for Maximum Strength, Power, Sprint Speed & Core Strength
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed This is a 5 part series: Part 1 - A Total Sprint-Training Program for Maximum Strength & Power, Core Strength, and Maximum … [Read more...] about A Total Sprint-Training Program for Maximum Strength, Power, Sprint Speed & Core Strength
Book Review – Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training
A good training plan can't guarantee you a world record, but I can tell you a bad training plan will prevent you from reaching a personal best. The book Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training was written by former Sonoma State coach Jim Hiserman. Sadly, due to budget cuts, the … [Read more...] about Book Review – Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training
