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Speed Development (Pt.2 – Maximum Velocity)

by Justyn Warner August 12, 2010

Read…Intro, Part 1, Part 3. Maximum Velocity can be one of the hardest things to teach an athlete. When training for speed, it’s more than just working on your acceleration and trying to run as fast as you possibly can. It’s really about how to run relaxed while maintaining your top speed. Much much easier [...]

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Diamond League begins…Asafa, top shape?

by Justyn Warner May 17, 2010

First stop…Doha! And the most impressive performance of the meet has to go to Asafa Powell and his jog of run to 9.75. Yes, a slight tailwind over the allowable limit but the power and drive Asafa had through 30m, the acceleration, the relaxation then the pull up at the end…it’s going to be a [...]

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Who Can Run Up To What Speed Now?!?

by Justyn Warner January 27, 2010

While you’re just cruising at the speed limit on the main streets (40mph or 60km/h), enjoying a nice day out…you notice a tall, dark skinned man pull up beside your vehicle and block your sun light. You’ll think you’re dreaming but really…you’re not. You quickly check the speedometer to see how fast you were moving and [...]

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