If I can make one quote about this blog, it would be from Issac Newton. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants There is no way I would have the knowledge (and share the knowledge to you) if it weren’t for my previous coaches, as well asking questions to the smartest … [Read more...] about 48 Best Interviews for Speed, Strength Training, Recovery & Inspiration
Stuart McMillan
Derek Evely: 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport)
One of the greatest commonalities on taking the NYC subway or having a caffé in an Italian Bar is: Everyone has an opinion. In the world of boss/worker (or master/slave), one of the common overheard themes is, “Who should run (or lead) your company?” Or country? Or organization? Does … [Read more...] about Derek Evely: 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport)
1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 Olympic 10 meter finals in Atlanta. (SPOILER ALERT: Donovan Bailey wins in a WR of 9.84) Let’s see if you can stay focused after all the false … [Read more...] about 1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Yesterday, Stuart McMillan posted a great article on his blog, www.mcmillanspeed.com. It’s a long read, as he interviews 1996 double gold Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey and asks the old question, “Why are Jamaicans so Fast?” For the full article, click here. I’ve copied (with permission) … [Read more...] about Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Interview with Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and UKA Sprint Coach
This is part 2 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Stuart McMillan has the unique experience of coaching at three Home Olympic Games: American athletes at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, … [Read more...] about Interview with Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and UKA Sprint Coach
Do you Like Indoor Track and Field?
I LOVE and I HATE indoor track and field. I LOVE indoor track because it breaks up the long season from September to August. 48 week a year is a long way to go without racing. How the hell did Dwayne Chambers, Justin Gatlin or LaShawn Merritt do it, I’ll never know. You have to race. Nothing … [Read more...] about Do you Like Indoor Track and Field?
Eccentric Strength (Part 10)
I want to continue a series I left off in 2012, so this is Part 10 in the series previously titled Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting. The topic is morphing as each topic brings on several sub-topics. Part 1 Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting was simply to … [Read more...] about Eccentric Strength (Part 10)
