Mind-Blowing Workout

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

Damn. I didn't think he was actually trying to break the WR in Atlanta. I always thought he held back a bit. I thought he was at least 43.0 at that moment

[@TheWayToWin]

That's what he said in his book, and judging by his face, he really gave his all

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

@@TheWayToWin It was my first time seeing that front view of Johnson. Man, your mentality also plays a huge factor.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

I saw MJ do 150m warmup repeat "strides" during the Goodwill Games a long time ago. It was very eye-opening -- the speed, repetition, and intensity.

[@christasmith6004]

I have read before that most of the pros and elite run faster in training than in actual competition at times. I’ve heard of 13xx sec 150’s. 250m in the high 22 low 23 range etc😮

[@fireuser11]

​@@christasmith600413 second 150ms? Total garbage.....LoL

[@christasmith6004]

@@fireuser11 that was what I heard from a pro coach on an instagram live last year, I mean it might have been a hand time

[@BritanApril-g1j]

@@christasmith6004 That would be 9.25 through 100m and 18.36 through 200m, in practice🤦‍♂I think you just got some bad info🤣

[@christasmith6004]

@@BritanApril-g1j I mean perhaps not for the whole 200m say. Although he did split a 18.50 200m split on a college relay in 1990, and he was no where near his mythical 1996 form. I mean the actual speed velocity required to attain that pace I believe was possible from him. It would of course be the reasoning of being able to hold/ maintain that speed over a specific distance which would be in question., ie a 18.3 200m but that would be minus blocks reaction so maybe.

[@luckysinkala64]

He made my childhood memorable growing up in Africa, what a legend ‼️

[@LK-bz9sk]

Flats and only 90 seconds rest. Thats is pretty spectacular. And no one to pace off/ or push him. All internal clock and rhythm.

[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

He's the sprinting GOAT for me although i didn't see any race live because i was too young. The way he runs was truly unique. I can't remember anyone with this running style.

[@DonLee1980]

without ever being the 100m champion, you can't be the "sprinting GOAT"

[@lucianaisidore5229]

AWESOME and AMAZING athlete. He was one of my favorite athletes in that era,, followed by Carl Lewis,, Maurice Green,, Gail Devers, Gwen Torrence and so MUCH MORE.

[@Fit_AF_123]

Always been one of my favourite sprinters🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️

[@absthecoach]

Insane Speed, Stamina and Recovery

[@susliam8952]

I wanna be in the olympics when im older

[@certifiedchaos4643]

He’s amazing I’m gonna try this workout

[@hurdlegod4933]

The way to win. I honestly think Michael Johnson’s Maximum Potential was a 42.5 what do you think?

[@TheWayToWin]

Absolutely agree

[@cavaleer]

Yeah. I think he definitely could’ve hit those times with a few adjustments.

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

@@TheWayToWin what do you think the hypothetical splits would be

[@TheWayToWin]

21.3 + 21.2

[@khumokwezimashapa2245]

@@TheWayToWin Yep. That's a very Michael Johnson split right there

[@Magnus_Loov]

"Could have", "Should have" ran a 42.something. But he didn't! He had a long career and plenty of chances doing it. He was extremely analytical and put all his mind and body into it. The fact of the matter is that the times he accomplished are still fantastic. And nobody in modern times (or maybe ever) has held the double world record (And great world records too) for both the 200 m and the 400 m!

[@londonbowcat1]

2:54 money minded

[@trackworld25]

Good video

[@TheWayToWin]

Thank you

[@GdayyyMaaate]

First 50m is atp-cp system (free energy) so no the quicker first 50 will not have an effect, only after first 7-8seconds

[@colddigger8437]

This is very untrue and there is no free energy the harder you run the first 50 the toll body take on the last turn

[@mgossett34]

call Lewis said his Wednesday workout was 6×200 with 60 sec. rest and he said they could run them in 23 seconds amazing

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Impressive.

[@Terry-du3vc]

What’s the name of his book and where can I get a copy ?

[@TheWayToWin]

Gold Rush

[@Terry-du3vc]

Thank you !!

[@ericklein435]

Fly ins? 20.1 in flats? Tough to beleive. Amazing though even if the numbers are a bit off.

[@hurdlegod4933]

You do realize his pr was 19.3 right? I’m sure 20.1 would be realistic for him even in flats.

[@pitbullgait]

He did end zones with jog recoveries.... so some articles said, I think it said 2x per week wherever they could fit them in with the endurance work, while getting closer to competition...I can't remember the specifics, but I don't believe it was full 35-40 yard sprints, but frequency drills with a straight leg lead in or I think they said pitter patter coming out of the long side jogs, turn pitter patter straight leg then frequency running drill stepping over at the knee or quad, if the ground contact patch resonance is causing his junk to bang around too much...

[@sebastian3004]

I wasn't in U.S but I bet he was probably bigger than Eddie Murphy during his prime. That gold nike shoes...

[@sheldonsmith1739]

I feel like we never were able to see actually how FAST he could run do to the injury he had that sidelined him for like a year in his prime, him not running the 200 in his last Olympics and not really anybody that could push him because he was beating people by sizable distances. That being said I think he could have ran a 19.10 in the 200 and a 42:9 in the 400

[@TheWayToWin]

42.6 in the 400m

[@sheldonsmith1739]

@@TheWayToWin agreed

[@samserwadda253]

​@@TheWayToWinI believe he could have run a 42. Maybe 42.9 but 42.6 is a bit of a stretch.

[@tericaclark4871]

U should read his book Slaying the dragon ❤❤

[@thelasthourgetready]

Had it I'm buying it again!!

[@londonbowcat1]

​@@thelasthourgetready What's the difference

[@tericaclark4871]

I loved watching him run at Baylor ❤❤

[@michaelwilson6480]

Honest Trailer Guy...?

[@joelouis5118]

❤❤❤❤

[@lerebele1]

It's a shame that he could not do the 100 at a great level in his time. But maybe his technique hindered him.

[@emilstorgaard9642]

@The Way to Win Do you believe Johnson had a higher potential than Van Niekerk?

[@TheWayToWin]

Both of them have unique strengths to break 43 seconds.

[@yawos9024]

Wayde broke the world record from Lane 8. He is also the fastest ever in the 300 meters. Wayde has more endurance than Johnson.

[@yawos9024]

@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 Michael Johnson never run a sub 10 in the 100 meters. Usain Bolt is just far ahead of him. Wayde Van Niekerk shattered Johnson's 400 meters from Lane 8, so you can make all excuses, they also have excuses.

[@londonbowcat1]

​@@yawos9024where are they now

[@ramnyuyplasid9696]

So you mean Noah lyles teorically can go sub 43 ?

[@pietrof6673]

He is not a 400m specialist

[@ramnyuyplasid9696]

@@pietrof6673 yes i know but what of he ran a relaxed 400 m instead on running in out the First 200 m

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Lyles ran some early this season it was not impressive like 47 seconds. Christian Coleman on the other half ran 45 low splits.

[@KW-wr3xv]

@@dennisrobinson8008 well okay noah doesn't take the 400m seriously.when it was handed off to him he was already in the lead.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

@@KW-wr3xv that's what that number meant to me as well. And Christian number represented hes trying to find new ways to improve.

[@emmezero]

Fece record del mondo dei 400 3 anni dopo quello dei 200. Se consideriamo il 19.32 ,chiaro che 43.19 e' moderatamente piu' scadente (4"55 di indice di resistenza, valore modesto per un campione).Ma quanto valeva veramente sui 200 nell 'anno del record dei 400 ?

[@TheWayToWin]

Considerando che è inciampato e ha perso un po' di ritmo fin dall'inizio, probabilmente avrebbe potuto correre un po' più velocemente. Penso che fosse pronto per un 19,25 di sicuro.

[@emmezero]

@@TheWayToWin Si, ricordo bene la gara record 200. Se avesse corso i 400 in quell'anno,il potenziale era certo da 42.5 . 3 anni dopo non credo valesse 19.3(forse qualcosa sotto i 20.00)il suo 43.19 è quindi un gran risultato

[@TheWayToWin]

@@emmezero Sono d'accordo, nel 1999 non era così veloce come nel 1996, peccato che abbia perso una grande opportunità di correre più velocemente di 43 secondi

[@MarcoLaMantia-f3c]

nel 1999 pre-Siviglia fece 20.10 come PB sui 200 a seguito di uno stop sulla distanza (infortunio post 150m vs Bayle). Successivamente al record del mondo di 43.19 concluse il 1999 facendo altri 200m percorsi a 19.93 (nel 2000 prima che si infortunasse nuovamente era sceso a 19.71). Nel 96 credo che se si fosse concentrato sui 400m avrebbe sicuramente abbattuto il muro dei 43 mentre sui 200m se non fosse stato quel passo errato in partenza e lo stiramento finale avrebbe chiuso in 19.20/19.25 max

[@emmezero]

@@MarcoLaMantia-f3c Grazie,perfetto

[@yawos9024]

Usain Bolt and Wayde debunked this theory!

[@trinidadrodriquez876]

I know people in Mexico bad coaching. No peds just vitamin supplements. Best time 44.31. 20 years ago. Ex triahthelete. I think with better coaching. And peds a few people can break 43.50.

[@trinidadrodriquez876]

Yeah but I heard Niobe is really clean. Everyone on peds.

[@eliascommentonly4652]

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