Episode #14 - Preparing for Beijing with LEO (Leo Manzano Workout)

2008 Beijing Olympics

Beijing, CN  ⋅  Aug 8 2008 - Aug 24 2008  |   Coverage created by kevind


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SNL posted October 5 at 6:11pm.
does vig remind anybody of Dana carvey
Will JaremkoWright posted September 18 at 11:57am.
VIVA TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wowee! posted August 15 at 12:56pm.
Leo is so impressive. I'll be rootin' him on in Beijing.
Steve posted August 14 at 7:19am.
Is that Mark jr in the yellow tanktop?
??? posted August 13 at 8:00pm.
you wear socks with your spikes?? whats the point.... Barefoot in spikes, YES.....
Dixon posted August 11 at 7:12pm.
I enjoyed this lots. Time to get out and reload the enthusiasm in ones own running. Ima bust some quarters out real soon just bc of this great Flotrack inspiration!
Anthony Colotti posted August 11 at 2:52pm.
On those strides the golf cart makes it sound like a jet is taking off...kinda cool
Out-of-Wedlock Danny posted August 9 at 11:51am.
Awesome, Leo. Awesome, Mark. Awesome, Vig.

Awesome, FLOTRACK.
Keep it comin' and go git 'em Leo...Hook 'em Horns.
Rob Jackson posted August 8 at 12:29pm.
Man I'm telling you that was a sick workout.The kid has got wheels.And then he changes into his spikes and runs a 36.85 on the last one.Dam that is smokin crazy.He just has to run smart in the semi's and he can make the finals.After that,who knows.Leo you are still the man no matter what happens in Bejing.
parunr posted August 7 at 10:52pm.
good luck
So Question posted August 7 at 10:44pm.
Is Leo staying with Vig next year, and if not, who will be coaching him?
Gundi posted August 7 at 8:15pm.
Gooooooooooooooooooooo Leo!!
PJ posted August 7 at 4:39pm.
It's amazing to watch Leo run. Not classic form by any stretch of the imagination but he can really roll so...
If anything these signatures were even more pronounced in the form drills, which I found amusing for some reason.
Best of luck in Beijing...I'd love to see a couple Americans in the final
Tony posted August 7 at 2:45pm.
Great show of support from the rest of the guys...the room mates. Great of them to get out there and run some fast 300s with him to help him get ready for the Olympics. Good on ya Longhorns.
Blake Mitchell posted August 6 at 9:53pm.
He's training in those Nike Katana Racer 3's

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-NKTRCRB.html
John Thompson posted August 6 at 7:43pm.
anyone know the flats he was training in?
Mrs. Doutfire posted August 6 at 7:20pm.
Wow. That is very interesting. Thanks for the update and link. I'm shocked. How sad for UT.
Thomas Stevenson posted August 6 at 6:14pm.
Coach Vig is now officially the head of track and XC at University of Virginia so this is the last we will see of Jason in Texas colors
Proof posted August 6 at 6:12pm.
Ken Jamerson posted August 6 at 5:11pm.
Leo is a Lion in a small package. Look out 1500 meter runners, he knows no fear! The Chinese jungle is his stalking ground.......Roar!
Very Very posted August 6 at 4:31pm.
Dangerous is what this guy is gonna be at 5k when hes older
Girl Workouts Arent Intense posted August 6 at 4:27pm.
THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!
Amazing posted August 6 at 4:20pm.
These workout videos are arguably the best thing flotrack has done. Keep em comming for years and years please
JLF posted August 6 at 3:53pm.
Leo is sooo awesome! I really hope he does well, and makes into the finals. He has so much potential and I truly believe that he can do something pretty unbelievable at Beijing. Im all for Leo!
Dan Suher posted August 6 at 2:36pm.
He is probably referring to the rumors that Vig is going to be the new Director of XC/Track at UVA
Vig In UT Colors Sickening? posted August 6 at 2:15pm.
Anonymous Coward do you mind explaining why it makes you feel this way? What colors would you prefer her wear if not the team he's coaching? Is there something I'm missing? Thanks for any enlightenment.
Anonymous Coward posted August 6 at 2:12pm.
watching vig in UT colors makes me want to throw up
Mrs. Doubtfire posted August 6 at 2:07pm.
I must say that Leo's coach wins the award for the cutest collegiate track/cross coach hands down
Cara Hawkins posted August 6 at 1:13pm.
That was great video! I really like Leo and I can't wait to see what he does!
Bob posted August 6 at 1:11pm.
Great inspiration, after watching this I am definitely going to rooting for him to win.
Jeff Abbott posted August 6 at 12:55pm.
I like the videography and editing. Especially at the end with the 30s. Very quality video.
Leo looks like he will be strong and prepared. I am sure that the experience from Osaka will help him be more calm and ready for Olympics.
Chearell posted August 6 at 12:47pm.
hell yea UT HQ
ATX rep them horns.

good luck leo
Best Ever posted August 6 at 12:25pm.
Vig works so well with Leo.
ivanvano13 posted August 6 at 12:16pm.
very nice. This might beat the Shalane workout.

Is this a morning workout? If so what'd he do in the afternoon
John Petricevic posted August 6 at 12:02pm.
probably my favorite workout next to 'the workout' Ritz
Nate Z. posted August 6 at 11:40am.
36.8* sorry
Nate. Z posted August 6 at 11:37am.
uhmm... 35.8 for 300 would probably be more like 49 for 400
B posted August 6 at 11:29am.
actually that 36.8 is equivalent to about a low 49. 36 is 12s per 100, so a 36.0 would be a 48.0 400m.
Sean Twomey posted August 6 at 11:04am.
Best Workout We have seen yet. 36 for the last one is flying, thats the equivalent of a 52 for a 400. I wish we could of seen that 5xmile. that would of been so sick.
AD posted August 6 at 10:50am.
WAXC Leo was wearing the Nike Katana racer for the first 6 300s.
Erik Van Ingen posted August 6 at 10:15am.
love the tracking shots on the 30's.....so sick
WAXC posted August 6 at 10:07am.
whats the name of the flats?
Hilotee posted August 6 at 10:03am.
this may qualify as the best wo wed. ever? Those 30/30 sprints at the end were a nice addition to the workout.
Brandon Spalding posted August 6 at 9:59am.
Is this the last workout we see with Vig in a Texas Polo?
Joshua Neyhart posted August 6 at 9:10am.
Leo workouts are the best
Leo For Pres posted August 6 at 5:40am.
this guys is the real deal, big things from him as he continues his career!!
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Episode #14 - Preparing for Beijing with LEO (Leo Manzano Workout)

Leo Manzano will be no stranger to the World scene this year when he hits Beijing. Last year he made the US team in the 1500 and "had no idea what was going on." When he steps on the line in Beijing with 100,000 screaming fans he will be ready to roll. Will the little guy from Texas have what it takes to get in that final?? As you've seen in the past and will in this workout....he definitely has the wheels! GO LEO!

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