Track World Records

On RunningTimes.com, there was a link to a site that documents all of the world records in track. The write-ups explain all of the splits, detail the other racers, and on some of records, they have video, if it's available. (Which there is most of the time, but it's not always in English)

It is a pretty cool site to click through. Some of the videos load a little slow, and it is amazing how empty some of the stands are for these world records, but they are pretty inspiring nonetheless. And looking at some of the East German women's arms in the 80's, uuhhhhhh, I wish I had arms like that.

So, if you have never seen El G just *flying* down the backstretch on his way to a 3:26 1500, it is an amazing sight. Just incredible.

Waste some time and increase your track knowledge here.