This is part 16 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
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Dan Pfaff on 100 meter Sprinting and Paralympian Jonnie Peacock
Thanks to Jonas Tawiah Dodoo for sitting down with Dan Pfaff shortly before the huge exodus of coaches at UK Athletics. Jonas was also the … [Read more...]
May 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Top 5 Weight Training Exercises for Sprinters
This article is guest blogged by Mat Herold, a former D-1 soccer player and certified strength and conditioning coach with a Masters of Science degree … [Read more...]
May 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Effect of Wind on Curve Running
This article is guest blogged by University lecturer Dr. Vassilios McInnes Spathopoulos, author of An Introduction to the Physics of … [Read more...]
May 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Interview with Gary Reed, Canada’s 800m Record Holder
This is part 15 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
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Using the EMS for Training [SpeedEndurance TV]
Here is a quick video on how training can be used with the EMS. As a full disclosure, you can never replace speed or strength training with your … [Read more...]
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Curve Running – The Ultimate Guide
Here are 5 good articles and papers regarding running the curve in Track & Field. I am referring to Lane 1 or Lane 8, 200m indoor tracks vs … [Read more...]
May 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Pads, Pad Placement and Electric Muscle Stimulators [SpeedEndurance TV]
Here is a quick video on the different type of pads used in Electrical Muscle Stimulation. This should remove some of the mysteries if you are not … [Read more...]
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Windy Records in Track & Field
This article is guest blogged by University lecturer Dr. Vassilios McInnes Spathopoulos, author of An Introduction to the Physics of … [Read more...]
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Interview with Steve Walters, Paralympian Guide for Visual Impaired
This is part 14 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
May 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
The Wall Street Journal ran an article on April 10 on Dr. Jeffrey Brown, a Houston-based endocrinologist, prescribing a number of young, athletic … [Read more...]
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SpeedEndurance TV – On Teamwork, Leadership and Building a Winning Team
I was inspired to do this 7 minute video as a follow up to Derek Evely’s 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport) I think if a … [Read more...]
May 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
SpeedEndurance TV – Do Elite Hurdlers use Risers in Spikes?
Two weeks ago, I did a short video for SpeedEndurance TV if you can run faster with risers or crowns in track spikes? Someone suggested it was good … [Read more...]
May 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
SpeedEndurance TV – Best Tip to Calm PreRace Jitters
In this short YouTube video on SpeedEndurance TV, I explain the quickest and easiest way to calm pre-race jitters or nervousness. This tip isn’t … [Read more...]
May 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
Free Track and Field News Magazines (e-magazine)
In this world of 140 character SMS tweets, and single picture Instagram photos, it’s nice to revert to the old style magazine where you can flip the … [Read more...]
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Interview with Jothy Rosenberg: Who Says I Can’t?
This is part 13 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
May 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
Vince Anderson on Training Acceleration and Sprinting [PODCAST]
Thank you Ian Dube and Mike Goss from USATF-GA (Georgia) for this Vince Anderson podcast. Please visit their website at www.usatfga.org and their … [Read more...]
May 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Derek Evely: 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport)
One of the greatest commonalities on taking the NYC subway or having a caffé in an Italian Bar is: Everyone has an opinion. In the world of … [Read more...]
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Meeting of the Minds – Vancouver BC May 18-19, 2013
Four years ago, Derek Hansen and I hosted Dr. Don Chu at the 2009 BC Recovery and Regeneration Seminar. If you missed it, I put up the entire 2 … [Read more...]
Doug Logan Speaks: Shin Splints Redux
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President … [Read more...]