Elitetrack: Sport Training & Conditioning

First off,
I would like to know if anyone has read barry ross’s article on how allyson felix trained during 2003, and if you have tried this routine or had any opinions on it.

the link is here - http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/269/

Here’s mine for the past 2 weeks;

Warm-up: Static Stretching, Light weight movements
Bench Press: 4x8; +5 lbs each week
V-Ups w/Dumbbell: 2x15
Power Clean or Deadlift: 3x3
Barbell Rows: 3x10
Box Squat or Lunges: 3x5 or 2x6 ea. leg
Behind the Neck Press: 3x12
Incline Hammer Curls: 2x10
Dumbbell Kickbacks: 2x10

Should I change it up a bit?

Also I would like some suggestions on an offseason track routine for the 100 and 200 events

Thank you very much in advance,
Joshua Hayes

I think that Barry’s program is better than the overwhelming majority of the programs out there and can certainly be quite effective for HS level athletes or those with a lower training age. There’s been much written about it and some of his philosophies on the forum and Barry is even a member (albeit non-active at the present time) of ET.

For some of the more interesting discussions on this and other Barry related topics, see:

*HERE where Barry (who goes by the name of thefattys and bear) debates with members about sprint technique. This was one of the most spirited threads in ET history.

*Discussion about the book in question.

*Barry Ross debate

*Discussion on Barry Ross’s program.

I disagree with Barry about how dogmatic he seems to be and about his understanding of mechanics but I think his program can be effective.