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When I think of sprinting, I envision Noah Lyles making his entrance with the wardrobe, the suitcase, the pearls in his hair—the whole routine before he gets behind the starting blocks. It’s theater and it’s incredible.
But the showmanship belies a more profound truth: the 100 meters is perhaps the most indelible event in sport, the purest test of who is the fastest human alive.
My guest today is Stuart McMillan, an elite track & field sprinting coach who has guided the careers and mentored the lives of more than 70 Olympians across nine Olympic Games to a medal haul exceeding 30—more hardware than most countries amass. His expertise extends beyond track, consulting with Premier League football clubs, NFL teams, and Olympic winter sports from bobsled to skeleton.
His organization, ALTIS, is globally recognized as a leading authority in sports education, specializing in coaching excellence for speed, power, and strength training. Their expertise has been sought out by more than 100 professional teams across major sports leagues worldwide, and they offer free resources including a 3-video series on how to safely introduce sprinting into your routine.
“Running fast is the ultimate human activity.”
– STUART MCMILLAN
Today, we discuss:
- The Paradox of Elite Performance: Ferocity + Fluidity
- Sprinting: “The Ultimate Human Activity”
- Beyond Technique: The Art of Speed Coaching
- Skipping: The Gateway to Better Movement
- Quality Movement for Lifelong Health
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- Connect with Stuart: Instagram | X
- Nike: Stuart McMillan
- Strength Running: Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique
- ALTIS: Website| Instagram | X | YouTube
- ALTIS: How To Sprint Again Safely: Free 2-Video Series
- ALTIS coaches elite sprint athletes and is globally recognized as a leading authority in sports education. Specializing in coaching excellence for speed, power, and strength training, ALTIS serves both Track and Field and Team Sports. Over the past decade, ALTIS has been sought out by more than 100 professional teams across the NFL, MLB, EPL, NBA, and others to collaborate with their health and performance staffs, addressing complex challenges and maximizing outcomes.
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