There’s a reason why the October Issue of Men's Health is pictured below. (Thanks to Divinio A. for pointing it out) Here is a snippet of the article on page 36 referring to Leaning Power: "Dig, dig, dig!" may not be the best advice to shout at a sprinter. A recent German study found that … [Read more...] about 2 Secrets to Sprinting: Forward Lean and Longer Ground Contact
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Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD)
Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD) This is part 3 of a 3 part series in reviewing Maurice Wilson’s 3 DVD set on Jamaican sprinting. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Maurice Wilson’s resume is impressive: … [Read more...] about Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD)
The Secret to Sprinting Success
This applies to all sports, and to life as well. For example, take two people.. One invest $100 a month, the other starts 10 years later and puts $300 a month (3 Times more, but 10 years late) At the end of 10 years for the late starter (or 20 years for the early planner), who will have more … [Read more...] about The Secret to Sprinting Success
REVIEW: Nike Zoom Mawler Track Sprint Spikes
Nike Zoom Mawler - Mens - White/Gold/Black (Click here for previous reviews on the Nike Zoom Powercat – Superfly R2 and Adidas Powersprint 2 ) First. and foremost, the Nike Mawler is NOT an upgrade to the Monsterfly, which were made famous by Shawn Crawford in 2004. The big difference … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Nike Zoom Mawler Track Sprint Spikes
PODCAST – Michael Khmel: The Best of British Track & Field (DVD)
Michael Khmel: The Best of British Track & Field 100M & 200M Short Sprints Drills (DVD) Michael Khmel, the Senior Performance Coach for Sprints and Relays for the UK, begins this short-sprint presentation with a maximum velocity development segment that is designed to improve quickness … [Read more...] about PODCAST – Michael Khmel: The Best of British Track & Field (DVD)
Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
One of the biggest fallacies in sprinting fast is the muscular legs and thighs in sprinters. I recall watching a meet and someone said “look at the size of Dwain Chambers’ quads!” I simply remind them to look Blanka Vlasic legs with her tiny calves… thus the power is in the hips. Even the … [Read more...] about Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
Arm Action in Sprinting – Is this Product Crap?
Dear Readers, I want an opinion. Seriously. Is this product Sprint Trainer for Arms a piece of crap? I wrote an article last September called Arm Action in Sprinting With the forces produced on the backswing, there’s no way you can keep your elbows locked at 90 degrees. If … [Read more...] about Arm Action in Sprinting – Is this Product Crap?
Your Eyes, Sprinting, and Gaze? The Importance of Visual-motor Control
What do the eyes tell the brain when sprinting at 40 km/hr? Why does sprinting indoor feel faster? Is it because of the tennis nets lining the inside of Lane 1? We are all taught to “stay low” at the start, but where are we supposed to look? Derek Hansen of RunningMechanics.com wrote a great … [Read more...] about Your Eyes, Sprinting, and Gaze? The Importance of Visual-motor Control
