By Boo Schexnayder
Development of speed for the horizontal jumper is possibly the most important and most difficult task for
the coach. In one sense, the development of speed is an extremely simple process. When simple guidelines are followed with patience, the program is typically successful. But, at the same time, it is an extremely complex process [...]

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High Jump Drills
By Jim Giroux, MF Athletic/PerformBetter
In the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, sprints and jumps were on stage. United States sprint dominance was as evidenced by world records and medal counts. Bob Beamon (US) long jumped past 28 and 29 feet. Dick Fosbury (US) also gathered attention for his medal performance. He took off in [...]

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By Steve Gardiner,
Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA
Just as there is more than one route to travel to reach a destination there are several training approaches that can be applied in order to lead an athlete toward their potential as an 800 meter runner. What could be helpful from the [...]

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Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning is an important aspect of overall training for all track athletes. The aerobic system must be able to supply an adequate amount of oxygen to the muscles. If it cannot, ultimately, lactate accumulates and begins to shut the muscles down. Therefore, training must both increase aerobic capacity and buffer lactate accumulation [...]

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Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning is an important aspect of overall training for all track athletes. The aerobic system must be able to supply an adequate amount of oxygen to the muscles. If it cannot, ultimately, lactate accumulates and begins to shut the muscles down. Therefore, training must both increase aerobic capacity and buffer lactate accumulation [...]

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Words of Advice from Carl Lewis………
There are no shortcuts to running faster. You can’t cut corners. You can’t cheat. You have to stay focused on your goals. And you have to do all your drills.
Following are some winning tips from Carl Lewis and coach Tom Tellez to help make you a better sprinter. And you [...]

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Of all sporting physiological components speed seems to decline more quickly than others with age (mind you try telling Tony Noel or Steve Peters). As master sprinters it seems that we can easily get overtaken by the grim speed reaper. However, with the right training we can keep the reaper in our re-view mirror.
Firstly, let’s [...]

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