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Share This is Part 2 of a multi-part series. Part 1 was Delaying Physical and Mental Fatigue with Phenylalanines & Tyrosine. So, what the heck is Quercetin? This is not be be confused with my Italian correspondent Roberto Quercetani who wrote the book World History of the One Lap Race (1850-2004) (which I highly recommend [...]
Share By now, everyone knows the unthinkable happened. That is, a major star getting disqualified at a major event like the Olympics or World Championships. Forget about a no-height in the pole vault (**cough cough Sergey Bubka 1992 cough cough**) And forget about someone else twitching that causes a false start. Prior to 2003, the [...]
Share This is Part 6 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 and 4 discusses The Role of Strength and Power Training in Part 3 and examples in Part 4, both written by Jim Hiserman. Part 5 discussed [...]
Share If you enjoyed the 800 meter training videos with Scott Christensen last February, you’ll be glad to know he has come out with a video series for preparing the Elite Junior Cross Country Runner. Like the 800 meter videos, he uses solid proven scientific principles and relates them to your team. Scott was the [...]
Share This article is guest blogged by Carl Valle, USATF II The technical demands of the 110m hurdles are often looked at visually from a mechanics perspective, one that is biased to what the athlete looks like with eyes. Coaches are encouraged to use visual analysis both on the track and when reviewing film. Unfortunately, [...]
Share This 3 part series 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. Part 2 will discuss the 3 groups, and Part 3 will look at Sprint Performance Factors. Sprint Performance Factors Perhaps a review of the [...]
Share With September around the corner, I wanted to review one of the more famous Clyde Hart “Monday” workouts. It’s the 200 meter repeats. Now, any clown with a whistle and clipboard (**cough cough Coach Al cough cough**) can dish out a workout. But I believe in asking questions first. Why are you doing this [...]
Share The consumer market is flooded with increased energy and mental alertness drinks and pills. Phenylalanines claims to promote energy, mental alertness, elevates mood, and enhances concentration. I will attempt to explain how and why this works. Without bringing back bad memories of College Biochemistry, here is the pathway (I’ll skip the enzymes for simplicity): [...]
Share The new book The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World will be released on August 30, 2011. This is his FIRST autobiography co-written with Dave Zirin, and not to be confused with CD Jackson’s Why: The Biography of John Carlos With C. D. Jackson, Jr. When you think of the [...]
Share This 3 part series 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. Part 2 will discuss the 3 groups, and Part 3 will look at Sprint Performance Factors. The 3 Type of Groups Iskra divides the [...]
Share This is part 5 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 and 4 discusses The Role of Strength and Power Training in Part 3 and examples in Part 4, both written by Jim Hiserman. I think there’s [...]
Share A while back, I posted Peter Snell’s training log leading up to his 1:44.3 800m world record. Many of you know his coach was the legendary Arthur Lydiard (read Was Arthur Lydiard Right All Along?) This National Film Unit classic from New Zealand tells Peter Snell’s story up to just prior to his triumph [...]
Share This post is primarily for mid distance and distance runners who simply want to know what is their optimal pace for racing. That is, the point just before lactate clearance is no longer able to keep up with lactate production. Once past this point, I call it acidosis, or an accumulation of hydrogen ions [...]
Share This 3 part series 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. Part 2 will discuss the 3 groups, and Part 3 will look at Sprint Performance Factors. Identifying Potential Long Hurdlers Identifying athletes who may [...]
Share Mike Conley: Triple Jump (DVD) Here’s an oldie, but goodie. And highly recommended to anyone who wants to Triple Jump. This VHS cassette from 1991 was one of the first coaching films I purchased, and now it’s great to see it on DVD. When you have names like Mike Conley and Dick Booth, these [...]
Share One of the quirks about Championship meets is when you have 12 runners enter a short sprint, like the 100 meters. Then only 8 runners check in the marshaling area an hour before this “semi-final” race. MOST meet directors cancel the semi-final race and make it a straight final. This is AFTER you have [...]
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On Chalk, Straps, Gloves and yes, Sponges
Share Two years ago, I talked about using wrist straps and weight belts. I have since ditched the weight belt, and I still own a pair of gloves, but I use those mostly for chin ups or pull ups. However, if there is one piece of equipment I can’t live without, it’s my chalk for [...]