Training for Speed

Charlie Francis (ex-Canadian National Track and Field Coach) was disputably the best sprint coach of the 1980s. Under Francis' supervision his athletes won Gold medals at Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Francis has produced world record holders and his most famous athlete, Ben Johnson, ran a time that would still win medals in current Olympic 100m competitions.Charlie Francis' strength, periodization and sprint training methods are used worldwide. Many of today's most successful sprint athletes use training programs that mirror Francis' programs. This book is a detailed description of the training elements that Francis used to develop his long list of international sprint stars.All coaches who have athletes wishing to develop speed or power will benefit from this training manual as Francis explains his approach to sprint training in a frank and easy to read manner. Read more