"My point is to train smarter, not harder. If you want to improve the 200, then Sp End 1 and 2 must be at a very high performance level- volume doesn't matter ( this is not a best of ten contest). For example, she runs up to 8 x 100m under 11sec ht with 5 to 7 min breaks in practise. Adjusting to electric on times without a gun, you're looking at perfomances of around 11.30 to 11.40e. Although impressive as a proof of work capacity, this does nothing to impact max speed or specific speed end at her level. (One assumes that races themselves under conditions of recovery or the vertical componant of her plyo program are, in large measure responsible for her high top speed.) I might have a series of suggestions, however Zhanna and Mark chose not to try to elevate her own program, but, rather, chose to disrupt the program of her rival."
Even if she was in PR shape, that would still be ~95% or greater for every rep, yet not specific speend end. developed. People can decide for themselves though…
I don't think it matters what Zhanna Block did, she still wasn't going to beat Marion at the top of her game (though she has beaten Marion…). Zhanna wouldn't have run 10.65 with a rocket booster up her arse. Conversely if Zhanna's training is so bad then why did she ever beat Marion?
Regarding Charlie's methods of training differing from Quik's ideas….so when has Charlie ever produced a top 200 or 400 athlete? Why do people look to him over someone like Bud Winter, Hart, Guthrie, Smith, etc??? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think any of those guys are high speed special endurance focused as Charlie is.