Timing is everything. Can you really peak 2 or 3 times a year? More recently, Jeremy Warnier’s 2004 season come to mind with his victories at the NCAA Championships, USATF Olympic Trials, and of course, the Olympic Games. Each of these victories were personal bests, and he sure saved the … [Read more...] about Peaking, Planning and Periodization
WMA2007
Reaction Time, Usain Bolt and the Pareto 80-20 Rule
The 100 meters can be broken down into 3 parts: reaction time, acceleration to top speed, speed endurance, If you take Usain Bolt's 9.69 time from Beijing 2008 as a percentage of time, you get: Reaction time = 0.165 (1.7%), 0-60m without reaction time = 6.155 (63.5%), 60-100m … [Read more...] about Reaction Time, Usain Bolt and the Pareto 80-20 Rule
WMA2007 4x400m M40 Silver Medal, Canadian Record
This video is part of the series 2007 Year in Review. Team Canada's Christain Lemassif, Malik Crepsac, Paul Osland and Michael Sherar "won" the silver medal in the 4x400m by 0.66 seconds at the 2007 World Masters Athletics in Ricionne, Italy. Team Canada ran uncontested in the first heat in … [Read more...] about WMA2007 4x400m M40 Silver Medal, Canadian Record
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 12
When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 athletes. You can simply click the image below (FLV version, browser … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 12
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 11
When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 athletes. You can simply click the image below (FLV version, browser … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 11
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 10
It's starting to get late into the evening. Almost an hour has passed since the first heat, and the Quarter finals are 90 minutes away. The 200 meters have been going on all day starting with the women's group from oldest to youngest. The only group remaining is the M35-39 age group. When you … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 10
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 9
When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 athletes. You can simply click the image below (FLV version, browser … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 9
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 8
When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 athletes. You can simply click the image below (FLV version, browser … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 8
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 7
12 Heats is a lot of heats when they are spaced 5 minutes apart. When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 7
World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 6
12 Heats is a lot of heats when they are spaced 5 minutes apart. When you have over 81 entrants, 4 qualifying rounds are required by the IAAF. With 89 declared competitors, we had 12 heats where the top 3 places and 4 fastest times (i.e. "3P4T") advanced to the Quarter-Final round of 40 … [Read more...] about World Masters Athletics 2007 – M40 200 meters Heat 6
