The Science of Speed

Learn how to run your fastest. Proven, science-based technique and coaching education, developed by Coach Tom Tellez. Applies to all sports where speed matters.

[The Science of Speed @PerfectMethod]

Do you have your copy yet? Now's the time. Timeless science, correct application, proven methods, no matter what your distance. For coaches and athletes of all levels.
@Carl_Lewis
@C4_Biomechanist
The Science of Speed The Art of the Sprint: 2nd Edition https://t.co/x5QjzGRf4g

[The Science of Speed @PerfectMethod]

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[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[MJ @saintmark24]

@Carl_Lewis literally JUST SAID THE SAME EXACT THING I SAID on TV!

Why create 3 new exchanges after you executed yesterday?😡

Carl Lewis need to be the men’s relay coach. Period @usatf
#FireMikeMarsh

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

“If he [Louie Hinchliffe] can break 10 secs in the [Olympic] semi-final and final, then anything goes.”

@Carl_Lewis on what it’s meant to coach Louie Hinchliffe to a place on the GB Olympic 100m team 🇬🇧

Hinchliffe trains under the nine-time Olympic champion at @UHCougarTF 🇺🇸

@Carl_Lewis also opens up about being a “teacher” and how his role now compares to being an athlete 🧠

🎙️ @TimAdams76

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

Going to Paris! 🇫🇷

Louie Hinchliffe will compete for Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics in August.

#HTownSpeedCity
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[Carl Lewis @Carl_Lewis]

Louie, marks the 8th consecutive year #HTOWNSPEEDCITY has had a finalist in the 100 meters at the @NCAATrackField national Championships, and the fourth in that span to break 10 seconds. Congratulations, sprinters. It's been a joy to work with you. Now on to Paris.

[CITIUS MAG @CitiusMag]

🗣️”What you have to do is understand the rhythm. What I want to tell everyone is please stop coaching from computers! The guy's start is fine, he’s running fast. Everyone told me if you fix your start you’ll run faster, but I won every meet. So why don’t they fix their finish? The guy is phenomenal. Stop coaching from computers and just celebrate a young guy who’s going to be great.”

Houston Head Coach Carl Lewis gives praise to Louie Hinchliffe after his amazing NCAA 100m Dash win in 9.95 seconds. Lewis also has a few choice words for everyone online 👀

🎥FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/ACLEZADun3

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑨𝒍𝒍-𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 🇺🇸

Senior Shaun Maswanganyi ends his season in the 100m with a time of 10.05 and in the 200m with a 20.25 finish for two First Team All-America honors!

Congrats, @Shaun___M!

#HTownSpeedCity

[Chris Pezman @CPezman]

7 TIMES!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆@UHCougarTF is #HTownSpeedCity

@UHCougars
@UHouston

[Will Blackburn @WillMBlackburn]

Big time! @UHCougarTF

[The Science of Speed @PerfectMethod]

@abulma_al No, they are essentially the same in content.

[The Science of Speed @PerfectMethod]

Great gift for your favorite coach or athlete! Fully illustrated, learn the correct technique to maximize momentum with every step. For competitive and casual sprinters and distance runners.
The Science of Speed The Art of the Sprint: 2nd Edition https://t.co/0zEfjD6ugk

[Carl Lewis @Carl_Lewis]

Actually, in the world.

[Carl Lewis @Carl_Lewis]

Who would have thought that skinnynlittle kid would go on to match his 4 gold medals. I idolized him, and you can see how I was looking.

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

LET HIM COOK! 🤌🥇

Shaun Maswanganyi wins the 200-meter with his time of 20.10 and achieves the Olympic qualifying standard time!

#HTownSpeedCity x @Shaun___M

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

H-Town Speed City is back in business 😎🥇

@Shaun___M wins the 100-meter with a time of 10.11 and Louie Hinchliffe follows in second at 10.16!

#HTownSpeedCity

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

THE Greatest Of All Time 🐐

Always a pleasure to have Coach Tom Tellez back at home!

#HTownSpeedCity

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Research has found that sitting close to a high performer improved performance by 15%.

Sitting close to a low performer decreased performance by 30%.

Surround yourself with people who lift you up. https://t.co/YNjQSsILyY

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

You don't want to miss this finish 💨

#HTownSpeedCity x @Shaun___M

[#HTownSpeedCity @UHCougarTF]

Two for Two 🥇

Shaun Maswanganyi picks up his second first-place finish today as he wins the 100-meter with a time of 10.09!

#HTownSpeedCity