Tag Archives: 400 meters

Masters Track World Record

Guido Muller, Jack (Bear), jeff noel…minutes after Guido set a new Masters Track World Record in 2009… Last week, Michael Sullivan of Gilbert, Arizona set an Indoor American and World Record in the M50-54 400m in 52.44 at the Masters … Continue reading

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Race Day 2009 At Lane 8 (respise)

This post has been copied from the Lane 8 archives and reposted here today: Race day at Lane 8 – August 4, 2009. Men’s 400 meters, 50-54 age group.  Call time 2PM.  Heat time 3PM. By the time my preliminary … Continue reading

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Back To Health Basics, OK?

Let’s get back to health basics. Man, this seems so incredibly important, and basic. Isn’t that what First Lady Michelle Obama clearly articulated in her June 23 White House Press Release? Here’s the bottom line: We can never tire of … Continue reading

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26.2, 5k, or 400 Meters?

Are you crystal clear about why you do what you do? Are you crystal clear about why you don’t do the things you do? Most aren’t. It’s the difference between living “on purpose” or “going through the motions“. Going through … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Motivational Flashback

Last weekend, I met with a great friend I’ve known for over a decade. He’s really smart and asks the best questions. Plus, he’s a great listener. Long story short:  While I was sharing the story on my 1982 cross-country … Continue reading

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43rd

Friday we went to Twistee Treat, like we always do, and our order came out the drive thru window, like it always does (without ordering). The friendly Twistee Treat employee, Lori (may or may not be her real name), asked, “How’d … Continue reading

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World Record 400 Meters Video Story

Here is the video story of the fastest 400 meters ever run. It was done at the 1999 World Track & Field Championships, in Seville, by Michael Johnson. By the way, Michael Johnson currently holds the world records in both … Continue reading

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The Whole reason this is so Important

Derek Redmond was favored to win the 400 meters at the 1992 Olympics.  This video clip shows that no matter what the obstacles before you, you should still try to finish the race.  Never give up. Derek Redmond 1992 Barcelona … Continue reading

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Michael Johnson 1996 Olympic 400m Finals

Michael Johnson in the 1996 Olympic 400m Finals.  Watch the clip here. This is the same race I run, 400 meters. Many Track & Field enthusiasts say that the 400 is the sports toughest event. While many Baby Boomers are … Continue reading

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USATF website

USATF = United States Track & Field.  Everything from our US Olympic Team, US World Team, plus Collegiate, Masters and High School meets, athletes, training, etc., are found here. Here’s the Home page for the 2009 World Championships – USA … Continue reading

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