A young sprinter asked me how to get faster at a recent function. Well, I replied if he had 3 hours to spare. He looked confused, as this article is the result of our conversation. It’s a long read (almost 2000 words), so I suggest you grab a drink and have a seat. This is a summary on how to … [Read more...] about How to Run Faster
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How to Improve your 100 meter Start: Quickness vs. Powerful?
How to improve your 100 Meter Start: quickness or powerful ? | I just completed the first draft for the updated Bud Winter book The Rocket Sprint Start. The original version was from 1964, so I think a new version is overdue! How to improve your 100 Meter Start: the trade-offs between … [Read more...] about How to Improve your 100 meter Start: Quickness vs. Powerful?
100 Meter Training Videos with Marc Mangiacotti
If you enjoyed the last 800 meter training Master Class, you’ll enjoy this new session. This Master Class is geared for anyone who coaches the 100 meters at the youth, high school and sub-elite college level. This also applies to the 200 and 400 meter sprinters, because success all boils down to … [Read more...] about 100 Meter Training Videos with Marc Mangiacotti
9 Mistakes Sprinters Make Before the Championship Meet
You've trained for 46 weeks 5 or 6 days a week. You've done your 7-10 day taper. You are injury free and ready to rock and roll. Yet sometimes we all make mistakes prior to the big meet. It doesn't matter if it’s a Provincial meet or the Olympics. Your big meet is your big meet. NOW is … [Read more...] about 9 Mistakes Sprinters Make Before the Championship Meet
Pre-Race Routine: Getting into the Starting Blocks
This is PART 2: The pre-race routine getting into your starting blocks. PART 1: The pre-race routine before getting into your starting blocks. If you watch PGA golf, there’s one thing that you probably noticed but never paid any attention. From the minute they stand behind their shot, to the … [Read more...] about Pre-Race Routine: Getting into the Starting Blocks
Wyomia Tyus: The Famous Pre-Race Dance to Out-Psych Everyone
This is PART 1: The pre-race routine before getting into your starting blocks. PART 2: The pre-race routine getting into your starting blocks. Usain Bolt is famous for being super relaxed and dancing and playing to the crowd BEFORE he races. In fact, we saw Asafa Powell change his demeanor … [Read more...] about Wyomia Tyus: The Famous Pre-Race Dance to Out-Psych Everyone
Time Trials in Training: Run Alone or in a Group?
When doing time trials during testing week, should you run alone, or as a group? My early days with Coach Dennis Barrett were always in a group to simulate a race condition. Some of us didn’t use starting blocks because our Club only owned two! As an Alan Wells fan, I would say “screw … [Read more...] about Time Trials in Training: Run Alone or in a Group?
How to Choose Starting Blocks
The best analogy for buying starting blocks is camping. You want to purchase the highest quality boots and tent money can buy. For everything else, you can go second rate, used, or thrift shops. For example, if you don’t have the best sleeping bag, or the best water bottle, who cares? As … [Read more...] about How to Choose Starting Blocks
