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Angelo Z
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Indeurr implied it. "This is too simple--it is all common sense!
The speed that a person runs the 400 m with is about 90 to 95% of their maximum speed as developed over 100 meters. If you are slow over 100 m, your 90 to 95% also will be slower. "
Now you're definitely right about the focus and stuff, but I used that Bolt vs. Johnson example that Indeurr's logic is not all entirely true.
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Dan
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I don't see how that implies any such thing... He said 90 to 95% ... 5% leeway is huge when talking about sprints! The point being, there's a range for everyone, but it all ties back to maximum speed.
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Angelo Z
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So since Bolt basically has the highest max speed, what could he be lacking for him to break the 400m world record?
Now let's forget about the 400m for a second. Would the same apply for running the mile? I mean when you're on the last 100m stretch which is basically the only time you run your fastest. Shouldn't the same theory of having a higher maximum speed apply to that?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| You have to have the endurance to be in contention for that last 100 to even matter. |
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Dan
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| Angelo Z wrote: | | So since Bolt basically has the highest max speed, what could he be lacking for him to break the 400m world record? |
Until he shifts his training focus to the 400m, it's a moot point. Two years ago, he was exclusively a 200m runner and his 100m prowess was almost non-existent. He's probably capable of a very good 400m, but he has to train for it first.
| Quote: | | Would the same apply for running the mile? I mean when you're on the last 100m stretch which is basically the only time you run your fastest. Shouldn't the same theory of having a higher maximum speed apply to that? |
Not as directly, as the mile is a fairly aerobic event and top end speed has less to do with the overall pace that can be maintained. That's why I made mention previously of comparisons across similar events. The 100m and mile have nothing to do with each other in terms of training.
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