Baylor freshman Trayvon Bromell ran a 9.77 (+4.2) last month. And he is only 18 years old. Richard Thompson also ran a 9.74 (nwi) at the NTC Last Chance meet last month, which eye witnesses claim the wind was greater than +4.0. (Video on YouTube here) Let's not forget Justin Gatlin's 9.76 … [Read more...] about Trayvon Bromell, Richard Thompson: Do Illegal Tailwinds Help Sprinters?
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Justin Gatlin and VertiMax: Does it Work?
Wow, I had so many emails and Facebook messages on the viral YouTube video Justin Gatlin on why he trains with VertiMax. The question is, does it work? The answer is, in theory, yes, but he wasn’t the first. I’ll need to give a brief class in Sports Physiology, so pull a chair and read … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin and VertiMax: Does it Work?
Rome Golden Gala Press Conference – Justin Gatlin, Allyson Felix, Christian Taylor, Brittany Reese
Here is the group press conference with Justin Gatlin, Allyson Felix, Christian Taylor, and Brittany Reese. Individual videos with television media to come later today. Rome Golden Gala Press Conference Here is the video on YouTube: … [Read more...] about Rome Golden Gala Press Conference – Justin Gatlin, Allyson Felix, Christian Taylor, Brittany Reese
Remember when 9.79 was the Holy Grail of the 100m Sprint?
Like Victor Conte, Ben Johnson news won’t go away. No matter how much of an anti-drug person you are (i.e. LetsRun.com) every time they make a media presence, they make noise. And that noise may be irritating to you. Who can forget Ben Johnson’s 9.79 in Seoul 1988? I’ll bet a lot of … [Read more...] about Remember when 9.79 was the Holy Grail of the 100m Sprint?
Justin Gatlin 2006 NIKE Commercial
Remember when Justin Gatlin was a household name? Why not? He won the 100 meter gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games when Asafa Powell was considered the favourite. This NIKE commercial was shot in the spring of 2006 prior to the announcement of his eight-year ban from track and field. … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin 2006 NIKE Commercial
PODCAST – Vince Anderson – Technical Aspects of Sprinting and Technique
If you enjoyed Vince Anderson’s Sprint Acceleration and Maximum Velocity article, you are sure to enjoy this podcast. Vince Anderson, the assistant coach at Texas A&M University, is a world class sprint, hurdle and relay coach. He has coached a number of athletes to NCAA and US national titles, … [Read more...] about PODCAST – Vince Anderson – Technical Aspects of Sprinting and Technique
Fast, Faster and Fastest – Complete Guide to Improve your 40 Yard Dash
Here is a collection of 40 yard dash workouts and videos from Speedendurance.com's archives. This collection's last update was June 2008, so I thought it was time to update it. Improving your 40 Yard Dash Instructional Videos How to Run a Fast 40 Yard Dash by J.R. Redmond - J.R. Redmond … [Read more...] about Fast, Faster and Fastest – Complete Guide to Improve your 40 Yard Dash
Speed Linking – Complete Guide to the 40 Yard Dash
"Speed-linking" is a term to define a collection (or handful) of good posts on a particular topic, very similar to a Blog Carnival. Here is a collection of 40 yard dash workouts and videos from Speedendurance.com's archives: Improving your 40 Yard Dash Instructional Videos Draftguys TV: The … [Read more...] about Speed Linking – Complete Guide to the 40 Yard Dash
Justin Gatlin Files Suit to Compete at US Trials
Here we go again. I hope this court order doesn't cause the 100 meters US Trials to be delayed by several days. If history repeats itself, you may remember the incident at the 1992 US Trials. In 1990, Butch Reynolds was banned two years by the IAAF. The United States Olympic Committee … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin Files Suit to Compete at US Trials
Photo Finish: How to Read a Finish Line Photo
With my extensive Information Technology background, I used to volunteer as a Photo Finish timer or reader. The days were long, and the number of interruptions were tremendous from all the athletes peeking over your shoulder looking for their official electronic time! Who can blame them? Gone … [Read more...] about Photo Finish: How to Read a Finish Line Photo
