NOTE: I spent most of my early days in Athletics as a Long jumper and Triple jumper. PREAMBLE: We all agree younger and non-elite sprinters reach their maximum velocity much earlier than elite sprinters. As well, females reach their top speed sooner than males. What used to be the gold … [Read more...] about The Horizontal Jumps Approach Run and Maximum Velocity
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From the Archives: Maximal Speed and Deceleration
43 years ago today… John Smith of HSI once said the goal of a 100 meter performance is to ELIMINATE the Negative Acceleration Phase. Another term is deceleration. Everyone decelerates in a 100m. Even Usain Bolt decelerates, as seen in his splits, though he reaches his top … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Maximal Speed and Deceleration
Strength and Power for Maximum Speed
I reviewed Jim Hiserman’s book Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training back in April 2009. You can read the review here. He has published a new book called Strength and Power for Maximum Speed which is now sold exclusively on the new Speedendurance Store. I enjoy reading … [Read more...] about Strength and Power for Maximum Speed
Flying 30 for Sprinters: Achieving Max Velocity and Maintaining it Over the Critical Area of Race
The post was written by Ed Barber, currently the Sprints / Pole Vault / Multis coach at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. A Level III certified USATF Coach, Coach Barber took Calvin Harrison (44.78) to the Olympic Trials in Atlanta 1996. Calvin went on to earn a gold medal in the 4x400m … [Read more...] about Flying 30 for Sprinters: Achieving Max Velocity and Maintaining it Over the Critical Area of Race
Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters
With the World Series in full swing (no pun intended), I couldn’t help but notice how baseball players run “slightly different” than Track and Field sprinters. I’ve often argued that in a 40 yard dash test, technical changes are required just to cover the distance in 36.8 meters. The starting … [Read more...] about Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters
