Michael Johnson’s training for speed endurance was covered in detail very early in the blog, so I thought it would be interesting to review what he did for speed work or acceleration development. After all, we are talking about at man with a 10.09 PB for 100 meters and who ran 19.32 for 200 meters … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson’s Speedwork Training
Michael Johnson
4x400m Doha WIC: We Got Hamstrings Blowing Left and Right
I’ve always said the Relay is like the Irving Berlin song… Anything Goes… The 4x400m meter relay at the 2010 World Indoor Championships (WIC) in Doha were no exception. Every time you line up for the finals, you have to believe you can win or medal. It doesn’t matter if you are sandwiched … [Read more...] about 4x400m Doha WIC: We Got Hamstrings Blowing Left and Right
Great Britain’s 400 meter Glory Days and Roger Black
When was the last time you had 4 Americans AND 3 British athletes in a 400 meters Olympic or World Championship Final? POP QUIZ: Who was the lone non-American and non-Brit in that race? How is 4 athletes possible? Enter the “Michael Johnson Rule” of 1997. When he strained his … [Read more...] about Great Britain’s 400 meter Glory Days and Roger Black
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)
Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts for 200 meters
Pietro Mennea’s 19.72 200 meter World Record was set at the 1979 World University Games in Mexico City. The WR would later become the holy grail of the 200 meters until Michael Johnson broke it (twice) in 1996. Today, that 19.72 sounds like molasses in January compared to … [Read more...] about Pietro Mennea’s Detailed Training Workouts for 200 meters
3 Rounds for Track Events – What does it mean?
Interesting article from the IAAF Council Meeting notes, Monaco – 20 November, 2009. It states under the TRACK EVENTS: No more than three rounds for any event A preliminary qualification round of men’s and women’s 100m to include only unqualified athletes Relays spread over at least … [Read more...] about 3 Rounds for Track Events – What does it mean?
Italian Sprint Heroes – Livio Berruti 200m Rome 1960
During my prime running years, Pietro Mennea’s 200m WR was the holy grail. 19.72 was the 200m WR standard for 17 years. In fact, Pietro Mennea won the 200m 1980 Olympics in the Moscow Boycotted Olympics. He also won the Bronze medal at 1972 Munich Olympics at the same distance. … [Read more...] about Italian Sprint Heroes – Livio Berruti 200m Rome 1960
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
Who wins? Kenenisa Bekele vs. Usain Bolt at 600 meters
Donovan Bailey and Michael Johnson – step aside… Why on earth would Kenenisa Bekele and Usain Bolt race each other at 600 meters is beyond me. If anything, it would help promote Bekele as he is not a household name as compared to Bolt, despite his amazing accomplishments. If you don’t believe … [Read more...] about Who wins? Kenenisa Bekele vs. Usain Bolt at 600 meters
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
