Success in Track & Field ... and Life
In the previous article, pain was defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as a subjective feeling associated with tissue damage. In other words, if a person senses or creates pain they are eliciting an inflammatory response caused by soft tissue damage. In an article … [Read More...]
Last week I read a powerful essay posted on The New York Times Opinion website. The piece, titled “How We Learned to Kill”, was subsequently published in last Sunday’s print edition. The author, … [Read More...]
A few years ago, I made a quick video of explaining the best weight room exercises for Sprinters and Jumpers. I don't reveal the best 5 exercises until 2 minutes into the video. Why? Because … [Read More...]
By Barry Cook. Part 4 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. Part 3 is Learning Driven. This article appeared in the Athletics … [Read More...]
This article is guest posted by Dr Nicholas Miller, a Chiropractor & Kinesiologist. He lives and practices at HealthSpace Lane Cove in Sydney, Australia. At some point in your life, you may … [Read More...]
I never thought I would be a product endorser. However, times have changed. As that great American, Marvin Gaye sang, “Mercy, mercy, me. Things ain’t like they used to be”. We are all called upon … [Read More...]
A few days ago Jimson asked me an interesting question that was a variation of a well-known puzzle: Assume you race against Usain Bolt in the 100 meter sprint. Not surprisingly, Bolt wins the race, … [Read More...]
When I see a 10 foot or 3 meter standing long jump, I take notice. But when you jump over 12 feet or 3.60 meters, I really take notice. Two years ago, Jamie Collins jumped an impressive 11 feet … [Read More...]
I wrote about Kim Collins running 6.48 last month. He has since improved to 6.47 in the next few meets. Getting better with age. An inspiration. I also discussed in that article how a … [Read More...]
Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo was a part of the UK Athletics Apprentice Coach program in the 4 year lead up to the London 2012 Olympics, working with world renowned coaches Dan Pfaff and Stuart McMillan. His … [Read More...]
