If I can make one quote about this blog, it would be from Issac Newton. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants There is no way I would have the knowledge (and share the knowledge to you) if it weren’t for my previous coaches, as well asking questions to the smartest … [Read more...] about 48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
Mike Hurst
Interview with Peter Fortune – Coach of Cathy Freeman [PODCAST]
Thanks to Mike Hurst who made this podcast available. Peter Fortune became Cathy Freeman’s coach shortly after she was a member of the 1990 4x100m Relay team for Australia. The rest is history for her 400m accomplishments … 2 World Championships Gold medals (97 Athens, 99 Seville), an Olympic silver … [Read more...] about Interview with Peter Fortune – Coach of Cathy Freeman [PODCAST]
David Oliver Training with Joel Brown and Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
The last time I saw David Oliver train was in Florida April 2012 when I was shadowing legendary coach Brooks Johnson. You can watch that video here. I’ve seen David enough times at Diamond League meets, but when I did see him train, he was doing 300m sprints. What the heck is a 110m hurdler … [Read more...] about David Oliver Training with Joel Brown and Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
LaShawn Merritt Training with Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Last year (Jan 2012), just before LaShawn Merritt changed coaches from Dwayne Miller to Loren Seagrave, I had the chance to interview him on Skype. You can watch that video here. Fast forward to March 2014, and LaShawn Merritt is in Australia for the Sydney Track Classic meet. He clocked 20.42 … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt Training with Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
How to Improve Your Last 100m in the 400m, Part 2
My last article on How to Improve Your Last 100m in the 400m was left open ended where we concluded there are many ways to improve that final straightaway. There were a few good comments, but every coach has their own methodologies and secrets. And experience. Mike Hurst coached Australian … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Last 100m in the 400m, Part 2
Interview with Mike Hurst, Journalist and 400 meter Coach
This is part 4 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, Coach, former Elite Pole Vaulter When I … [Read more...] about Interview with Mike Hurst, Journalist and 400 meter Coach
