Middle Distance Running With Sebastian Coe

[@201081hero]

I think this is from a series of films called "Athletics For Fun" that were produced in late 1984. They were basically aimed to be an introduction to various track & field events for anyone starting out in the sport as well as something to be used by coaches and school teachers. Two other GB athletes who made similar films included David Hemery and Lynn Davies, and they also got a few international athletes such as Miklos Nemeth, Al Oerter and Parry O'Brien to take part. For the Seb Coe film the location appears to be the Woodside Stadium in Watford, England.

[@patsquires3654]

in my opinon i think seb coe is the greatest middle distance runner of all time

[@andre1987eph]

It’s hard to argue against that.

[@jakeboat7691]

@@andre1987eph hicham el guerrouj

[@seamusweber8298]

If he's not the greatest, he's damn close. He makes even jogging look easy

[@CallumFitzpatrick-ld5mg]

Yes he was, along with el g from 1500 to 2000m. Never seen such a fluid mover it's mesmerising to watch. How was he so quick with such a slim build? Poetry in motion

[@Fefotwo-ps6hd]

That's a big statement. How do you figure that with all the African men and women runners? Coe is good, worked hard, but lucky in the time he came of age.

[@davidculliton2615]

What a runner he was 👌👌

[@Andrew-ku4ny]

I amazed that 201081 hero, has recognised athletics for fun, as the main distrubution of the whole set of 16mm prints was germany.anyway very nice to see it again since 1984!

[@andre1987eph]

Man, I wish I could have trained with Seb Coe when I was in college.

[@mikistojanovic9148]

Great MAN,AND amazing sportsman

[@backintobalance9542]

Amazing runner and personality

[@chrisgoode7006]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@streetsmart73]

COE FOREVER 👍👍👍👍👍

[@cornedefouw5049]

Very helpful

[@user-ro7ee7]

Great video. Thanks..

[@gakaface]

Awesome upload, thanks for posting it! I was laughing my head off at some of his training advice and how he was talking to some of those kids. But a great find. Thanks again!

[@guilhermediad1659]

gakaface why laughing

[@simonedwards5564]

This DEFINITELY looks like woodside ATHLETICS track in WATFORD!!!!!!!!! IT IS,,,,,

[@monkey271070]

It was at Woodside Watford track.

[@maron2351]

Very important

[@wilmerrose]

@18:30 guy starts celebrating with 90m to go still.. risky even if you do have a sharp kick

[@cesarcoelho7227]

Legend . Surprised he didn’t became a coach

[@Hever73]

he seems like a great coach (teacher/professor)!

[@guilhermediad1659]

Become*

[@andre1987eph]

He’s president of IAAF instead tho

[@seatownfan]

What is "dated" here? This advice seems incredibly relevant, even today. Can anyone point out any specific advice that is dated?

[@alanwright2696]

I will stick with Seb. Thanks......

[@TheNebojsa1970]

Dragan Zdravkovic beat Sebastian Cou at London 1983.Look at the youtube!

[@guilhermediad1659]

he had toxoplasmosits in 1983.

[@TheNebojsa1970]

@@guilhermediad1659 Who?

[@guilhermediad1659]

@@TheNebojsa1970 seb

[@mathematics5573]

so what.

[@TheNebojsa1970]

@@mathematics5573 So what?? From the little country like Serbia beat one of the biggest athletes from Great Britain it is great success!

[@kaam_chor]

oll lll O

[@SamTaylor-x6i]

I hate Sebastian Coe.