If Usain Bolt runs the 400 meters in 2010 or 2011 as promised, and sets the WR in the process, he might consider running the 100, 200, 400 and 4x100m relay all in the same Olympics to achieve his 4 Gold medal dream. He will achieve iconic status if he accomplishes this incredible feat. To … [Read more...] about Proposal to the IAAF – Scheduling the 100 200 400 for Usain Bolt
Michael Johnson
400 meters – The Numbers Game
Ever notice airline magazines and USA Today have those short articles with interesting stats and numbers? I thought to give it a try with the 400 meters. Here goes… The 400 meters 5800 – Number of subscribers to SpeedEndurance.com 3635 – Age of the current world record (in days) … [Read more...] about 400 meters – The Numbers Game
Wrist Straps and Weight Belts – Good or Bad?
During my weight training days at McGill, I remember a lot of lifters were using wrist straps and weight belts, including myself. The weight belt was good for the vanity – it tightened your waist and tucked in your beer belly, plus it inflated your chest, hence the inverted triangle … [Read more...] about Wrist Straps and Weight Belts – Good or Bad?
43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
If the number forty-three-point-one-eight (43.18) doesn’t mean anything to you, then you aren’t a real Quarter-miler. One day, that number (or lower) will be the 100 meter freestyle swim record. It was ten years ago today, Michael Johnson set the Men’s 400-meter world record in Seville. … [Read more...] about 43.18- It was 10 Years Ago Today – August 26, 1999
Usain Bolt 200 meter splits, Speed Reserve and Speed Endurance
19.19. Sounds like a year from the WWI history books. What is the take home message, when you compare this with his 19.30 from Beijing 2008? (1) The faster your 100m time (speed), the faster your 200m can potentially be, with a faster opening 100m (speed reserve) taking the curve in … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 200 meter splits, Speed Reserve and Speed Endurance
Usain Bolt 19.19 200m World Record Video
Usain Bolt 19.19 200m World Record Video How fast will Usain Bolt run? Will he go for the World Record, like he did in Beijing 2008? Or, will he just go for the win, and the World Record will be bonus? The only sprinters who will push him (at least while on the curve) are Americans … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 19.19 200m World Record Video
Berlin 2009 – Why You Won’t See a World Record a Middle Distance or Long Distance Event
Why You Won’t See a World Record in this Upcoming World Championships or Olympics When was the last time you saw a world record in a World Championship or Olympics Games in a middle distance or long distance event from 800 meters upwards? Sprinters take advantage of the Championship atmosphere, … [Read more...] about Berlin 2009 – Why You Won’t See a World Record a Middle Distance or Long Distance Event
Usain Bolt London Grand Prix Video
Usain Bolt at the Aviva London Grand Prix Video How fast will Usain Bolt run? His past performances in Manchester, Toronto, Lausanne and Paris were all in less than ideal conditions for world records, notably, rain and headwind. It's pretty scary to think a 9.79 and 19.59 were set in … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt London Grand Prix Video
Michael Johnson’s 3 Point Plan to Save Athletics
There was some Interesting commentary from Superman (a.k.a. Michael Johnson) on Telegraph.co.uk last week. Let’s take a closer look at his suggestions: My three-point plan would be to shorten the competitions and limit the events to only those that most people, in particular young … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson’s 3 Point Plan to Save Athletics
George Silk – Women Runners at the Olympics
I am a collector of Olympic memorabilia. I love the old stuff, and I try to collect videos of past Olympics, books, post cards, posters, T-shirts, and even a Michael Johnson collectors watch (Thanks Derek of Running Mechanics for the birthday gift!). But my favourite collection has to be the … [Read more...] about George Silk – Women Runners at the Olympics
