One of my very first articles on this Blog was the Top 5 supplements to take (or top 3 if you are on a budget). But what about natural wholesome food as supplements? I agree, in a perfect world, everything you need for your body is at the grocery store. Jeremy Wariner doesn't take … [Read more...] about The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet
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Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4x200m & 4x400m
The post on the CIS indoor 4x200 meter relay showed some interesting analysis on how to properly exchange batons for a relay. April is around the corner, and that means Relay season. Penn, Drake, Texas... you name it! I prefer to use a visual exchange for both 4x200 and 4x400m relay. The 1968 USA … [Read more...] about Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4x200m & 4x400m
IAAF 4×400 Meter Relay Split Times from Beijing 2008
The IAAF article can be found here. Click here to download the PDF file. How were these splits recorded? Transponder antennas were laid under the track at the 0m, 100m, 200m and 300m. Athletes wore chips on the inside of their front bib numbers, so when they crossed the transponder threshold, … [Read more...] about IAAF 4×400 Meter Relay Split Times from Beijing 2008
NIKEPLUS – Why Nike is Winning the Shoe War
Why is Nike winning the Shoe War? Let's recap 2008. Over $18 Billion dollars in sales in the fiscal 2008. Just as a perspective, Apple topped $10 billion in quarterly sales this year. And according to reports, Nike accounted for almost 50% of ALL running shoe sales in the USA. That's a … [Read more...] about NIKEPLUS – Why Nike is Winning the Shoe War
Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
I read an article about Usain Bolt's Diet, and how he was not a fan of supplements, just like Jeremy Wariner (who can blame them with the scare in supplement contamination?). The only exception was Vitamin C. The article claimed he ate six daily meals containing 30% carbohydrates, 60% protein, … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
What is Speed Reserve? Part 2 – Training Methods
Click here for What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 - 400 meter Sprinter types The news of Usain Bolt going after the 400 WR in 2010 inspired me to write this article. What is Speed Reserve? Speed Reserve, or Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR), is simply the difference between your maximum speed and your … [Read more...] about What is Speed Reserve? Part 2 – Training Methods
What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
Before I discuss the topic of speed reserve, I want to talk about the different types of 400 meter sprinters. Types of 400 meter runners 100/200 sprinters moving up to the 400m: In the past, short sprinters moving up the distance were rare. Remember Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire? Today, we've … [Read more...] about What is Speed Reserve? Part 1 – 400 meter Sprinter types
Comparing 100 meter Freestyle and 400 meter Sprinting
The 100 meter freestyle in swimming resembles the 400 sprint in running. Their Elite times are in the mid 40's second range and both events have similar energy systems: Alactic anerobic and Lactic anerobic. Between 1968 and 2004, only 7 men has run under the magic 44 seconds barrier for the … [Read more...] about Comparing 100 meter Freestyle and 400 meter Sprinting
Last Ten 400 meters Dash Olympic Champions
I was going to post the last ten 400 meters dash Olympic Champions, but decided to post the last 16 Olympic medalists since the post WWII "modern era". To read more about these athletes, click on the link under their name. Some names require no introductions. This list is a classic, but it … [Read more...] about Last Ten 400 meters Dash Olympic Champions
IAAF New Studies in Athletics – focus on 400 meters
The latest issue of IAAF New Studies in Athletics special edition focused on the 400 meters: The 400 metres by Jurgen Schiffer The aerobic mechanism in the 400 metres - by Enrico Arcelli, Marina Mambretti, Giuseppe Cimadoro, Giampiero Alberti New Studies in Athletics Interview with Clyde … [Read more...] about IAAF New Studies in Athletics – focus on 400 meters
