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First RFID Lap Counters, Now Microchipped Olympic Tickets?

If you run road races, or the 10k on the track, you probably are aware of the timing chip strap that goes on your shoe. This is RFID technology or Radio Frequency Identification.

It’s not a big deal: your name and personal info is embedded on that chip and every time you cross the start […]

The Toughest World Record To Break?

What is the toughest world record to break? You need to look no further than the men’s 200-meters. Before Michael Johnson broke Italian Pietro Mennea’s time the then World Record of 19.72 had stood for 17 years.

But the real answers of the difficult to break the deuce world record lies in the psychology […]

Jeremy Wariner, LaShawn Merritt and… Xavier Carter

These are 3 good picks for the 2008 USA Olympic Team. Many people think Angelo Taylor with be the third and final spot behind Jeremy Wariner and LaShawn Merrit. But trying to double in the 400 meter hurdles and the 400 meters, plus possibly 2 rounds in the 4×400m relay… that’s a lot […]

Subliminal Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy for Athletes

Some athletes will do anything to win, as long as it’s legal.

We’ve heard the cliché that winning is X% physical and Y% mental. You can plug in your own numbers, but we all agree there is a mental aspect to sport success. Or meltdowns, especially when fatigue is a factor.

I’ll be attending the […]

Nutrition for Recovery - Post Workout Drink Controversy

I’ll ask the question: What is the best Post Workout Drink for Nutrition and Recovery?

Specifically, what should the ratio of protein and carbohydrates be? Should you also add glutamine or BCAA? How about creatine?

Several theories exists, depending on your sport (speed/power or endurance sports), the number of workouts per day (two for […]

Can Great Britain Repeat Gold in Men’s 4×100m?

In 1996, when the USA were too busy worrying about where to fit in Carl Lewis for the 4×100 meter relay, Canada stayed focus to win the Gold medal.

But the Americans bounced back with a vengence with Maurice Green and won the Gold medal back in 2000.

However, in 2004, the Americans bobbled the second exchange […]

Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Benefits and Risks

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series.
When reading fish oil supplement labels:

Make sure the type of fish from which the fish oil is extracted is listed.
Look for terms “coldwater,” “deep water” and “wild” as opposed to “farm-raised.”
In what ocean or hemisphere was the fish caught? North Atlantic, deep, coldwater is said to be […]

Complete Guide to Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil

This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements, A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements and What are Amino Acids?
About Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
By now, most of us have heard of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their potential health benefits. They’re said to sustain […]

The 12 Commandments to Better Health and Wellness

This article is guest blogged by Joe Sarti. Joe blogged recently on the topic of Nutrition and Kettlebell Training to Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time

The Commandments of Being Healthy

1. Commitment

What do goals, deadlines, words mean if you are not willing to commitment to seeing them through? What is more important than committing to […]

Converting Miles to Kilometers or 400 meters

The quickest way to convert Miles to Kilometers when driving a car is:

1 mile = 1.609 kilometer
1 kilometer = 0.621 miles

So when Americans come to Canada and see a “100 kph” posted speed limit, that’s really 62 miles per hour!

For a track or road running athlete, you know a 10km event is 6.21 miles, or […]

111 Egg Recipies and Egg White Recipes

After I posted the article on Egg Whites International contest, Wendy from La Jolla sent me this ebook to share with my readers.
Eggs, particularly egg whites, are a good source of protein.
This special ebook has a section devoted to cooking of eggs, and includes 111 recipes including Omelets.
>> Click here to download your copy of […]

Egg White Protein and Content

- How much protein is in an egg?
- How many grams of protein are in an egg white?
- Is egg white protein good for strength training?
- What is egg protein concentrate?
If you want these answers, you can either buy the Protein Book by Lyle McDonald:
>> Click here for the ultimate book on protein intake for […]

Alltel Wireless Sponsors Tyson Gay

Paul Klein of ABC once said “TV is the business of selling audiences to advertisers”.

How true.

Rewind to the 2000 Sydney Olympics where all the finals were tape delayed “live” on TV, at least in North America.

Immediately “live on tape” after Michael Johnson’s 400-meter final, where he won his second consecutive 400 meter Gold medal, we […]

Michael Johnson Motivation.com

Michael Johnson has a new website for motivational speaking, and it’s not to be confused with his Michael Johnson Performance Center.
Who the heck is Michael Johnson?
To recap his resume:

Gold Medalist, 400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000
Gold Medalist, 4×400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000
Gold Medalist, 300m in 30.85 seconds, Engen Grand Prix, Pretoria, South Africa, 2000
Gold Medalist, 400m […]

Speed Training in Youth Brazilian Soccer Training

Watch youth Brazilian soccer training video and it can be very helpful for you to learn the various soccer skills. Particularly, the coaches can use these ultimate videos for speed training sessions. Soccer is a sport that demands your endurance and speed to remain active in the field for the complete 90 minutes of the […]

Inspirational and Motivational Sports Team Stories

Caroline Kluft and JJK, step aside.
Last week I covered some good sportsmanship and bad sportsmanship stories. Now we need some motivational sports team stories.
In High School and College Track and Field, I cannot stress the importance of scoring points. Even scoring a single point makes a difference between winning or losing […]

What are Amino Acids?

This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements and A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements. His other upcoming articles include Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil.
What are Amino Acids?

Amino acids occur naturally in the body. They’re nitrogen-containing compounds which compose the structure of proteins […]

Ice Baths for Workout Recovery

Former McGill Redmen and Canada’s National Team member Alex Hutchinson discusses if ice baths really help after a hard workout in this Globe and Mail article. Alex ran for McGill from 1993-1997, and still holds 3 McGill records (1000m, 1500m and 4×800m). That’s two more than me!

Here is the article from the Globe […]

Training for Peak Performance - Mental Edge Sports Seminar

JON LEE KOOTNEKOFF & ASSOCIATES and IIHSI ANNOUNCES THE MENTAL EDGE SPORTS SEMINAR
Friday, June 6 - 7 at the Burnaby Winter Club, BC
Vancouver, BC — “On Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th, Jon Lee Kootnekoff & Associates and International Ice Hockey Systems Inc. (IIHSI) will be hosting a Mental Training Seminar for players, parents […]

Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games

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First, Tommie Smith writes a book 38 years after the fact.
Then, in December 2007, the 1980 USA Olympic team gets congressional medals.
And now this book comes out, 28 years later.
Maybe I should write a memoir: Uncovered Stories from my 1980 High School Graduation. It would be a book like Jose Canseco naming names […]

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