My top three secrets for sprinters are muscle reactivity & elasticity, hip mobility & flexion, and pelvic stability. In plain English, that is specific application of force during ground contact. Because we know there is nothing you can do in the air to apply more force and cover ground … [Read more...] about Lashawn Merritt Video Demonstrating Vertical Displacement
Lashawn Merritt
Kirani James vs Lashawn Merritt – What Have We Learned?
In the battle for 400m supremacy, we have a great matchup this season with Kirani James and Lashawn Merritt. The 400m is exciting again. The 400m is sexy again. At the Prefontaine Classic earlier this year, we saw Kirani James lose to Lashawn Merritt because “it appeared he went out too … [Read more...] about Kirani James vs Lashawn Merritt – What Have We Learned?
LaShawn Merritt on Training, Race Strategy, and WR [INTERVIEW]
I had the pleasure of speaking with LaShawn Merrit, the 400 meter 2008 Olympic and 2009 Word Championship Gold medalist. We talked about training, and especially Dwayne Miller’s famous “Drill Outs” workout. Miller presented LaShawn’s annual plan at the 2008 SuperClinic. I primarily asked … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt on Training, Race Strategy, and WR [INTERVIEW]
Zurich 400 meters: Kirani James 44.36 Defeats Lashawn Merritt… Again
If you think Kirani James Gold medal was a fluke at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, think again. The big meets after Worlds are usually Zurich and Rieti for the 800 meters. That is, if you aren’t emotionally drained from all the rounds and pressures of a championship meet. At … [Read more...] about Zurich 400 meters: Kirani James 44.36 Defeats Lashawn Merritt… Again
300 meter World Record Video (with a twist)
Almost 20 years ago, both Danny Everett and Roberto Hernandez were credited with a world record time of 31.48 for the 300 meters. It was set on September 3, 1990 at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, just 1 hour south by car from Seville. Danny was declared the winner breaking the previous … [Read more...] about 300 meter World Record Video (with a twist)
How to Run the 400 meters – It Depends
How should you run your 400m? Even splits? If your opening 200m is within 1 second of your best 200m, with the 2nd half about 2 seconds slower than the first, then the simple formula to determine your 400m time potential is doubled your best 200 plus 4 seconds i.e. best 200 = 21, so … [Read more...] about How to Run the 400 meters – It Depends
LaShawn Merritt Tests Positive for DHEA
Press Release: 400-meter gold medalist LaShawn Merritt has accepted a provisional suspension as a result of positive drug tests caused by his use of an over-the-counter male enhancement product that he used intermittently following the completion of the 2009 outdoor track & field … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt Tests Positive for DHEA
Do Curves Matter? Indoor vs. Outdoor World Records
NOTE: Some of my older guest posts on other Websites are now being shut down due to the economic climate. Thus I will present them here. How much do the tight indoor curves affect your performance? Even with the banked curves to counteract the centripetal forces, it does affect your stride … [Read more...] about Do Curves Matter? Indoor vs. Outdoor World Records
Dwayne Miller – Coach of LaShawn Merritt
Dwayne Miller: World Class 400M Dash (DVD) From the mailbag: Jimson, You’ve covered a lot of great 400m coaches on your website like Clyde Hart, Bud Winter and Stan Dowell. How about LaShawn Merritt’s coach? What kind of training philosophy does he have? Long to Short … [Read more...] about Dwayne Miller – Coach of LaShawn Merritt
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
