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
Strength Training
Plyometrics better than Conventional Strength Training?
Here is some research (which I would normally post on the Facebook Fan Page), but since it is from my old McGill backyard at the University of Montreal (otherwise known as U of M) , I feel I should give them some exposure. While our sprinters do BOTH plyometrics and conventional weight training … [Read more...] about Plyometrics better than Conventional Strength Training?
400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 3)
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed GREATER STRENGTH = FASTER TIMES Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Proper Cycle-Length Pattern plans for each … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 3)
400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 2)
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed GREATER STRENGTH = FASTER TIMES (Part 2) Part 1 can be found here. In order for the planning of successful training programs aimed at … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 2)
400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 1)
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed GREATER STRENGTH = FASTER TIMES Development of mechanically sound sprint technique and the improvement of Strength and Power are … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 1)
