Yesterday’s podcast from Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics mentioned the Jamaicans using the Rocket Sprint Start. Starting blocks are all about putting yourself in the right biomechanical angles for the best and most efficient start possible. Beating everyone else to the … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake and the Rocket Sprint Start
Rocket Sprint Start
Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics [PODCAST]
Last night I had the opportunity to listen to the teleseminar hosted by USATF-GA (Georgia). The guest speaker was Kenta’ Bell, two time Olympian (2004, 2008) in the Triple Jump who has written several articles on this Blog. (Click here for his past articles) Also in attendance was … [Read more...] about Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics [PODCAST]
The Rocket Sprint Start Book now on Amazon Kindle
In 1964, Bud Winter published the book The Rocket Sprint Start based on Germany's Armin Hary 100 meter victory at the 1960 Olympic Games. Bud Winter pioneered modern Track and Field, while creating the “Science of Sprinting” with his thorough, step by step detailed analysis and scientific studies. … [Read more...] about The Rocket Sprint Start Book now on Amazon Kindle
Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
Here is a great article from Läufer des Jahrhunderts - Die atemberaubende Karriere des Armin Hary - 14) 1960 – Hary, strahlende Nummer 1 - GIPFELTÄNZE II. It’s in German, so I translated the article with Google translate (as bad as it may be sometimes) and put the English version side-by-side. You … [Read more...] about Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
The Rocket Sprint Start, 2011 Edition, now Available!
In 1964, Bud Winter published the book The Rocket Sprint Start based on Germany's Armin Hary 100 meter victory at the 1960 Olympic Games. If you’ve seen the vintage footage, you will agree on two facts: (1) he was one of the fastest starters of all time, and (2) his pickup in the first … [Read more...] about The Rocket Sprint Start, 2011 Edition, now Available!
Reaction Time Differences in Men and Women
Men have an unfair advantage over women because of their strength and size. That’s why the events are separated by gender, and Para-Olympians have their own games. Because of this, we have the women’s throwing events using lighter implements. We have the women’s hurdles at lower heights than … [Read more...] about Reaction Time Differences in Men and Women
Bud Winter Biography, San Jose State University 1940-1970, Part 3
This is Part 3 of a multi-part article. Click here for Part 1. Click here for Part 2. Along with the award nomination, this biography was compiled by Urla Hill, M.A., Guest Curator at SJSU. Her website is Speed City: From Civil Rights to Black Power Distance coach Ron Davis had … [Read more...] about Bud Winter Biography, San Jose State University 1940-1970, Part 3
Armin Hary and the IAAF Reaction Time Rule (Part 1)
“The start “ has been the center of controversy since the beginning of Track and Field. Over 50 years ago, it was Armin Hary of Germany and his lightning quick starts and acceleration. In the days before pressure pads were installed on the blocks, several athletes accused him of jumping or … [Read more...] about Armin Hary and the IAAF Reaction Time Rule (Part 1)
Armin Hary – The 1960 100 meter Olympic Champion
Armin Hary from Germany, the Rome 1960 100 meter Olympic champion, was considered the fastest starter due to his reaction time to the gun and quick acceleration out of the blocks. He earned the nickname "Thief of Starts" from the term "Thief of Hearts" and was often accused of jumping or … [Read more...] about Armin Hary – The 1960 100 meter Olympic Champion
