Thoughts on the post 2009 World Championships in Berlin I love Track and Field (Athletics to the rest of the world) primarily for one reason. With the Track running events, the first person to cross the line is the winner. Usually. In the Winter Olympics, all but one event is either … [Read more...] about I Love Track and Field, but This is Ridiculous
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Video Casting – Comparing YouTube, Blip.tv, Viddler, Vimeo and now Dartfish.tv
By the time I hit “publish” on this article, it will already be out of date. The online video casting industry changes by the minute. It wasn’t long ago when YouTube (now owned by Google) was the only player in town. I was an early adopter and beta tester for Blip.tv, and will continue to use … [Read more...] about Video Casting – Comparing YouTube, Blip.tv, Viddler, Vimeo and now Dartfish.tv
Pole Vault World Records should be Modified
Watching the Men's Pole vault with an injured Steve Hooker inspired me to write this article. In the past article on Technological Innovations in Track and Field, I forgot to mention the Pole vault standards that support the bar were changed from 76mm to 55mm. We are talking about the days … [Read more...] about Pole Vault World Records should be Modified
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
2009 World Track and Field Championships – Half-time Report
Here are some thoughts and opinions from the 2009 World Championships in Berlin “half-time report”. As usual, I’ll try to focus on coaching and training concepts. Starting Blocks – Back to the Low Blocks Track and Field at the elite level has gone back and forth from low blocks to high blocks … [Read more...] about 2009 World Track and Field Championships – Half-time Report
Usain Bolt Splits – 9.69 vs 9.58 – Can He Run Faster?
This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here for Part 2 with 10 meter splits. Honestly, I didn’t expect Usain Bolt to run sub 9.60. I felt a WR was imminent after watching his SF, and I knew his chest thumping slowdown in Beijing showed me he could run low 9.60. But a 9.58? Now, in all … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Splits – 9.69 vs 9.58 – Can He Run Faster?
Coach Glen Mills was Right – Usain Bolt can run 9.52
It appears Coach Mills was right, based on extreme-value theory. Last year when Usain Bolt’s coach Glen Mills claimed Bolt could run 9.52, I bashed him say it was impossible. I analyzed Usain Bolt’s 10 meter splits from his 9.69 Beijing Olympic victory and extrapolated his last 10 meter segment, … [Read more...] about Coach Glen Mills was Right – Usain Bolt can run 9.52
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
400 meter Sprinting vs. 100 meter Freestyle Swim
I am currently in Rome where the 2009 FINA World Championships are held. There’s quite a buzz in the city with the electric atmosphere of a Championship meet. Plus, it’s over 35C or over 90F during the day with humidity. And those temperatures are in the shade! Between 1968 and 2004, … [Read more...] about 400 meter Sprinting vs. 100 meter Freestyle Swim
Move over Matt Bogdanowicz, here comes Alicia Weber!
When Speedendurance covered Matt Bogdanowicz’s World Record attempts, a lot of you were wondering who set the equivalent WR for a women? As you know, my good friend Matt is also a sub-Masters middle distance runner who set WR for 1 minute pull-ups (46), 1 hour pull-ups (522), 30 minute pull-ups … [Read more...] about Move over Matt Bogdanowicz, here comes Alicia Weber!
