Just found out about this. Had about a month without logging in. I’m in shock, what a terrible loss. My condolences to Charlie’s family.
Hear Hear, Goose…
I haven’t been on this site for a long, long time. I’ve been out of the profession i.e. physical preparation/athletic performance for awhile…but I believe that is about to change. First of all, my sincere prayers go out to Charlie’s family. Secondly, I am grateful for the gifts that God provided for Charlie and his willingness to share them with all of us.
I didn’t realize Charlie had died until I read it in Sports Illustrated a week and a half ago (not the most eulogistic article to find out about his passing). And yes many other articles in the mainstream media sought to villify him rather than acknowledge his work and contributions…what’s new…
My first introduction to Charlie’s coaching prowess came at the 1984 Olympics where I attended the men’s 100m final. I had read something about Ben Johnson prior to the Olympics but that was the extent of my familiarity. As everyone knows, he placed third behind Carl Lewis and Sam Graddy. I followed Ben Johnson’s career during the 80’s and it was inevitable that I would find out who Charlie Francis was. In 1990, I purchased Speed Trap and found it interesting but it wasn’t until later that I discovered the important training elements that were peppered throughout the book.
In 2004, I to was blessed to have met Charlie. Just like a few others on here, I attended the 2004 Vancouver seminar. Someone in a previous post summed up Charlie’s style very accurately. He was genuine, humorous and accesible. Btw, some very dynamic coaches evolved out of that seminar (for lack of a better term…they were already evolving) and were also in attendance…I was just thankful for the opportunity to be there.
Charlie was very forthcoming with information and I personally liked how he presented it. I have used the material from that seminar as templates for many programs and his concept of Vertical Integration has been invaluable.
Like so many others, I have my own personal story about Charlie’s generosity,humility, and integrity and that is the way I remember him.
Peace be with your soul…
Wow, this is shocking. 
We are his legacy and we’ll do him proud.
Giuseppe Gueli
Italy
R.I.P.
And thanks for all the great advices that have been given by you on your time in this world!
A true Genious if I ever met one. I wish I could have had more time to pick his brain.
RIP my mentor, You will be sorrily missed.
RIP Charlie
I really miss Charlie. I think the reality is finally starting to hit.
I just found out today. Very shocked. Love, respect and commiserations to the whole Francis family - immediate and Charlie’s greater extended speed family.
About 8-9 years ago I was in a mess physically and mentally, but I came across Speed Trap and CF.com. Following Charlie’s training schedule’s I got some structure back in my life (and got sub 12/24 secs at age 40). I’m doing pretty good now - I structured my studies along CF lines and I’m doing a PhD in Creative Writing.
I haven’t been online here for a while, but I just want to say a Big Thankyou to Charlie. I’ll miss reading his tips, honest opinions and mostly his humour.
Cheers Charlie…
Miss you, Charlie. Especially your dry, smartass sense of humor.
He is greatly missed!
Best memories
I’ve been very disconnected from track the past few years and very far away, in Argentina, so I just found out now of Charlie’s passing. Rest in peace and my sincerest condolences to Angela. A great man and certainly the best mind ever in athletics in my opinion, he will be missed. This is really sad news for me, I deeply appreciate the feedback he gave me years ago when I was active in the forums. I’ve successfully used many of his teachings even off the track, I think many of his training motto’s helped me be successful in my business, since they really apply to life in general, I’m eternally grateful.
Remembering Charlie today.
Come and see me over on Facebook and check out some great family photos.
Thank you for supporting the site and contributing to the forums and others learning.
I still regret the second paragraph, but last bit about Charlie being so active on the forum really reminded me of how lucky we were and are. Growing up in rural Ontario I would have never even dreamed I’d get the opportunity to interact with someone who was the very best in the world at their profession; training athletes who you only see on TV - larger than life heroes that captured a nation’s imagination - let alone be able to do it on a near daily basis.
On a lighter note, whenever I think about this forum and Charlie I still picture that Dr. Evil avatar he used. Anyways - everyone go out and have a good training session today. 
Charlie loved to laugh and he was hilarious and his son is a lot like him which is super cool.
Our job is to live life with out regret and realize what a short amount of time we get. He did that for the most part. Charlie lived on his own terms and that is easier to say than to do.
Thanks for your note and your memory too. I enjoy knowing who’s lives he touched.
I have not been on the site for some time… I was speaking with Fergus Connolly earlier this afternoon who remind me that Charlie had passed 7 years ago today. I am still learning from Charlie today, I read Speed Trap regularly and most of his videos and work.
I also regret missing out on an offer to visit with him in Toronto for two weeks about 9 years ago to learn from him directly. I did get a chance to meet him in Utah at one of the workshops, and he was kind enough to give me some one on one time. He was brilliant!
Thank you Angela for keeping this site and your work going. Best wishes!
You can be sure of that, Angela!