Training for 400m is an E-book.

It aims to present a range of ways to prepare for 400m. There are key ideas that all 400m athletes should value. However, there is also an excellent chance for coaches to be creative in 400m training.

"The 400m event is an extended sprint which combines the need for high levels of speed with a very high level of specific endurance. 400m athletes need specific strength and excellent technique to maintain form in the finishing straight."




Training for 400m is now a free download at https://oztrack.com


Index of Contents

Chapter 1
The New Biomechanics of Sprinting
A description of the latest technique of Sprinting that many Elite Athletes display. Also, there is a discussion of how this knowledge can be applied to any developing athlete.

Chapter 2
Sprinting & the Nervous system
The Nervous system is quite limited in its capacity to recover from certain stresses. This is critical to understand when aiming to produce and train for high speeds.

Chapter 3
Strength Development
Ideas to do with strength training, including periodization ideas for advanced athletes.

Chapter 4
Power Development
Any athlete who wants to accelerate quickly and reach a higher top speed must develop more power. What can be done to improve power?

Chapter 5
Improvement of Technique
Important guidelines are needed in the development of improved techniques. Ensuring technical improvement is the prime indicator of what is good coaching and what is not.

Chapter 6
Endurance Development
How can athletes develop endurance without decreasing speed? What is good long-term? What is bad practice?

Chapter 7
An Introduction to 400m Preparation
Discuss various concepts that are essential to understanding 400m training.

Chapter 8
Training Methods of Some Elite 400m Athletes
Discussion of a variety of methods used by elite 400m athletes.

Chapter 9
Developing 400m Athletes – A Yearly Plan
A possible plan for training is presented, which may suit some athletes.

Chapter 10
Tactical Ideas for Racing 400m


Chapter 11
Young 400m Athletes – what to do with them


Chapter 12
Nutrition & Recovery Ideas For 400m


Chapter 13
Supplementary Ideas for Training Sessions
Creativity is a big part of the fun of coaching, and athletes love variety. Many extra ideas are provided in this section.

Extra
Also includes the Training Programs of Cathy Freeman, Michael Johnson and Rick Mitchell.

Recommended Resources - Includes about 30 links to noteworthy articles on the web and other resources.
 

Thanks for the information mostly goes to:

Adrian Faccioni is from the University of Canberra. Vern Gambetta runs Gambetta Training Systems. Mike Hurst has coached athletes like Darren Clark, Maree Holland, and Debbie Wells. Ron Wyld is associated with Dalton Grant.

Michael Khmel has worked with Matt Shirvington and Patrick Dwyer. Cliff Mallett has coached Paul Di Bella, Damien Marsh, and Sharon Cripps. Esa Peltola is linked to Patrick Johnson.

Peter Fortune has coached Cathy Freeman, Tamsyn Lewis, and Lauren Hewitt. Tudor Bidder has worked with Renee Poetschka, Declan Stack, and Susan Andrews. Roy Boyd is connected to Kyle Van der Kuyp.

Jackie Byrnes has coached Melinda Gainsford and Jana Pittman. Phil Geddes is related to David Geddes. Lindsay Watson has worked with Zid Abou Hamed and Todd MacDonald.

Colin Wright has coached Tim Jackson and Jenny Laurendet. Paul Laurendet has worked with Holt Hardy, Marty Byron, Amber Menzies, and Clinton Hill. Matt Barber has coached Dean Capobianco.

Andrew Jackson is linked to Rachel Massey-Jackson. Loren Seagrave is associated with Speed Dynamics and has coached Evelyn Ashford and Donovan Bailey. Dan Pfaff has worked with Bruny Surin, Obadele Thompson, and Donovan Bailey. Michael Johnson who was kind enough to share information with a small group of Sydney coaches over two days.


See more articles and coaching information at Oztrack.com