Share Ralph Mann is everywhere. He was in London at the European Sprinting & Hurdling Conference, then he was at the 2010 USATF National Podium Education Project in Virginia Beach. He’s also famous for his Sprinting & Hurdling book (which I have referenced several times on this Blog), which you can obtain by emailing Curtis [...]
iPhone Starter Pistol App
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NIKE Christmas Day: LEBRON 8, Zoom KD III and Zoom Kobe VI
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How to Improve Acceleration Part 4
December 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
Share This is part 4 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. Part 2 discussed several types of Resistance Running. Part 3 discusses The Role of Strength and Power Training This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & [...]
How to Improve Acceleration Part 3
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Share This is part 3 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. Part 2 discussed several types of Resistance Running. This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed How [...]
Sugar: The Bitter Truth Revisited with Dr. Robert Lustig
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Share I have been moonlighting on another job which explains the infrequent posting here on Speedendurance. I pride on the fact that ALL the information on this site is free, with no monthly membership fees. That being said, I do have to earn a living, and that’s where I am a Technology Consultant on the [...]
The Psoas Major Muscle: the Forgotten Hip Flexor
December 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
Share In a perfect world, this Blog would consist of 70% training articles (including track, plyometric and weight workoiuts), 20% on recovery and regeneration, and 10% on nutrition and supplements. That’s my rough estimate (and I mean rough) on a successful training program. That being said, I talked endlessly on the importance of the hips [...]
John Akii-Bua, Munich ‘72 400 meter Hurdles Champion (Part 2)
December 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
Share This is Part 2 of a tribute to John Akii-Bua. Click here for Part 1. This article is guest blogged by Jonathan Musere. John Akii-Bua – Triumph and Tragedy After Uganda’s Olympic Gold Medal Win The second All-Africa Games, after the 400 meters-hurdles Olympic gold medal win in Munich in September 1972, were John [...]
John Akii-Bua, Munich ‘72 400 meter Hurdles Champion (Part 1)
December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Share Today is John Akii-Bua’s birthday. John Akii-Bua (December 3, 1949 – June 20, 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler but coached by famed British-born coach Malcolm Arnold. He won the 400 meter hurdles Olympic Gold medal in Munich 1972 from Lane 1, and was denied a repeat chance with the African boycott in Montreal 1976. [...]
Worst Club Sandwich in America?
Share I used to pride myself in ordering a Club sandwich when travelling, usually at the hotel restaurants. The other options were burgers, pizza or overcooked pasta. As an athlete, I tried to stay healthy. Even as a coach, I try to be role model in front of my hungry athletes (good thing I like [...]