Success in Track & Field ... and Life
Share UPDATE: download the real Clyde Hart’s 60 page Training Manual from the 2007 USATF NPEP Conference. I am trying to validate the authenticity of this “Clyde Hart Training Seminar Notes” as I received this from a person who wished to remain anonymous. The notes are very vague in some areas, but there are a [...]
Share It’s hard to believe this is my 77th post, and the word alcohol has never been used! The question of alcohol and exercise has always been a topic of controversy. I still remember reading athletes drinking strychnine, brandy, and raw egg during the 1900 Olympic marathon! Personally, I like drinking Gatorade, mixed half strength [...]
Share As a Technology Consultant, I am constantly searching for more efficient ways to distribute videos over the web. Everyone is aware of YouTube, and Blip.tv is becoming increasing popular thanks to Flocast. These 2 are based on Flash video. I had used Blip.tv to share my videos from the Harry Jerome Invitational meet with [...]
Share In response to my article Pre-Competition, Energy, Focus and Mental Alertness Drinks, Guest Blogger Steve Gray submitted this artle on Energy Drinks. I thought it was an interesting read from a different perspective. I personally like Vitalyze and Powerdrive before major track competitions, taken on an empty stomach on hour before a competition. Have [...]
Share UPDATE: Be sure to read the update on Jan 16, 2008 for the latest tips on Saving Money on International Calls People have the fantasy that elite track and field athletes lead a jet-set life. True, they are on the road a lot and often travel overseas, especially Europe. Take for example the IAAF [...]
Share My previous article The Best Method to Sleep using your REM cycle is one of the most popular articles on this blog. I guess sleep must be important, since you spend 25-33% of your life doing it. But what about those not-so-fortunate individuals with sleep apnea? This blog comes from Pasco, WA, which is [...]
Share I am going to put a few arguments to rest. When did they stop running the 440 yard dash? In 1976, almost all Imperial (English) distances were abolished for track record purposes. The only exception was the Mile run because of its tradition and popularity. The mile (or 1609 meters) starting line is 9 [...]
Share The Arizona State University Sun Devil Classic was held earlier this year on April 14. In the men’s 4×100 relay, Central Arizona upset Arizona State, LSU, and Colorado as all 4 teams went sub 40 seconds. Amazing! I was there to watch it live and luckily I filmed it with my DV camera! Complete [...]
Share Last summer, I attended the Axe Capoeira Extravaganza at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. This was quite entertaining and a great exposure to different types of martial arts that I am used to. Believe me, these guys (and gals) are in shape! The show was divided in two parts. The first half [...]
Share I discussed Creatine in an earlier post and focused on the loading phase of creatine, emphasizing on using your Lean Body Mass to calculate dosages. The differences between Liquid Creatine vs Creatine Powders was also discussed. One can browse any supplement section, whether it’s an online web site or health food store, and the [...]
Share Valeri Borzov is the double gold medalist in the 100 meters and 200 meters at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. He also won a silver medal in the 4×100 meter relay. In the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, he added 2 bronze medals in the 100 meters and 4×100 meter relay. In my opinion, he [...]
Share I recently wrote an article on Attitude, and the Dan O’Brien 1992 US Olympic Trials Decathlon fiasco. Guest Blogger Justin Woolich has this great article on Attitude. A must read for all coaches when the chips are down, or when you “no height” in a decathlon pole vault. Or getting disqualified for false starting. [...]
Share I wish reporters would realize it takes about 1 second to account for acceleration out of the blocks. In Michael Phillip’s Furious Pistorius Blade Runner slams IAAF, Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympian, ran 47.65 before he was disqualified for running out of his lane. They quote: [... Pistorius clocked 47.65 before his time [...]
Share This book outlined a great framework for success based on 10 topics. Seven of the topics came to mind in relation to my coaching experience. I stumbled upon this eBook in a contest from Essential Keystrokes. At first glance, I thought it was just another book on success, a topic I’m very familiar with [...]
Share In the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Ahkwari was the last runner in the marathon. He came in about an hour and a half after the winner, practically carrying his leg, as it was so bloodied and bandaged. Film Director Bud Greenspan asked him, “Why did you keep going?” He [...]
Share UPDATE: download the REAL Clyde Hart’s 60 page Training Manual from the 2007 USATF NPEP Conference. There are numerous articles on Clyde Hart‘s coaching methods floating in cyperspace. His classic “published” blueprint to his 400m training can be found here or here in PDF format. From American Track and Field magazine, written by Andy [...]
Share There are 3 basic ways to determine if you need to lose weight. 1) Stand naked in front of a mirror 2) Get a body fat test, preferably a hydrostatic or “underwater weighing” one; otherwise a 10 pinch caliper method 3) Determine your Body Mass Index: simply divide your body weight in kilograms with [...]
Share The Canadian Track and Field Championships will be held this weekend in Windsor, Ontario. Looking back, can you believe it’s been only 34 years since Canada hired full time professional coaches for Track and Field? Yes, shocking. Here is a brief history of Gerard Mach into the Canadian coaching program. His legacy lives on [...]
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