If you read this blog for a while, you’ll find plenty of references to Boo Schexnayder (horizontal jumps), Marc Mangiacotti (100-400m Training) , or Latif Thomas (also 100-400m training). Until Tuesday December 3rd, you can get their commercial programs at a ridiculously low price. >> Click … [Read more...] about Recommended Track and Field Resources
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Conversation with Kebba Tolbert & Latif Thomas (Part 4 of 4)
Click Here for Part 1. Click Here for Part 2. Click Here for Part 3. Please remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an article, so the grammar isn’t perfect. The continues the topic of Neuromuscular Development, with a focus on the sprint events. Kebba Tolbert is … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert & Latif Thomas (Part 4 of 4)
Conversation with Kebba Tolbert & Latif Thomas (Part 3 of 4)
Click Here for Part 1. Click Here for Part 2. Please remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an article, so the grammar isn’t perfect. The continues the topic of Neuromuscular Development, with a focus on the sprint events. Kebba Tolbert is the Associate Coach at … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert & Latif Thomas (Part 3 of 4)
Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 2 of 4)
Click Here for Part 1. Please remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an article, so the grammar isn’t perfect. The continues the topic of Neuromuscular Development, with a focus on the sprint events. Kebba Tolbert is the Associate Coach at Harvard University, … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 2 of 4)
Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 1)
If you noticed the title of this article, I didn’t use the word “Interview”. Rather, I used the term “conversation” as that’s exactly what it is.. a conversation between 2 coaches that was recorded by Skype, then transcribed. Remember, this is a transcript, and it was never meant to be an … [Read more...] about Conversation with Kebba Tolbert and Latif Thomas (Part 1)
400m High School Training Program
In my last newsletter, I mentioned the top 3 requests I get through personal email were 1. custom training programs, 2. changing coaches, and 3. injuries. So here is a detailed training video series on How to train high school 400m runners that’s worth taking a look. The high school level requires … [Read more...] about 400m High School Training Program
Top 5 Off-Season Training Tips for Sprinters
Last week, Jim Hiserman wrote Summer Sprint Training: Important Variables to Consider. This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. If you’re a sprinter or sprints coach who starts getting ready for the indoor season during … [Read more...] about Top 5 Off-Season Training Tips for Sprinters
The 3 Laws of Speed Development
This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. [Tweet "Latif Thomas' 3 Laws of Speed Development"] The First Law of Speed Development: Speed is a Skill The dividing line between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ (if you believe in … [Read more...] about The 3 Laws of Speed Development
How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 2)
This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. Part 1: How to Race for the 200 Meters Part 2: How to Train for the 200 Meters Generally, I follow the flow of their training schedule. Assuming a 12 week season, the training … [Read more...] about How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 2)
How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 1)
This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. Part 1: How to Race for the 200 Meters Part 2: How to Train for the 200 Meters The 200 meter sprint is the Rodney Dangerfield of the sprint events. It gets no respect. When we … [Read more...] about How to Race and Train for the 200 Meters (Part 1)
