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STREND Fitness Challenge - September 12, 2009

If you are interested in trying out the STREND fitness challenge, there is one on Saturday September 12, 2009 in Livermore, California.  If you can run 5K after a series of 5 maximal exercises, then this event is for you.
Weigh-ins start at 7:45 to 8:30 AM followed by a quick orientation and the start of […]

Strength and Endurance = STREND Fitness Challenge

What is the STREND Fitness Challenge?
Basically, it is when running a 5K alone just isn’t enough.
This is a 6 event decathlon that combines strength and endurance.
It’s the total repetitions of 5 exercises divided by run time in minutes (the 6th and final event), plus there is a strict recovery between events (3 minutes).
STREND Events

Bench press  […]

Simon Fraser University joins NCAA Div II

Last week, Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, BC is the first Canadian university to be admitted to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  For the past 35 years, it competed under the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
As much as I would have preferred “Div I” status, it will compete under Division II.  The […]

Rome Golden Gala – Behind the Scenes

Here are some of the behind the scenes look at the 2009 Rome IAAF Golden Gala Meet
Men’s 400 meters
When you have 6 guys at 300 meters with 100 to go, anything goes.  The one who wants it the most usually wins.  Or the athlete that is better prepared.  Without the top 2 names in 400 […]

Rome Golden Gala 2009 – Overall Thoughts

I am currently in Rome so when the 2009 IAAF Golden League meet passed though town, I just had to go.
I won’t get into the results yet, as they are on the official web site, but I wanted to share some of my overall thoughts of the meet.
The Olympic Stadium was home of the 1960 […]

Bill Bowerman, NIKE, PRE and… Harry Jerome?

YET another successful Harry Jerome International Track & Field Classic is under our belts.  In case you missed it, you can view all the races and interviews on Flocast.org.
Harry Jerome was the most decorated sprinter between the Percy Williams (1920’s) and Ben Johnson (1980’s) era.  One of the many highlights was his bronze medal in […]

The “Speed City” Documentary – We Need your Help

Bud Winter coached at San Jose State University from 1944 - 1974 and was responsible for the legendary “Speed City” in the mid 1960’s.
In total, he produced 1 NCAA Championship, 49 NCAA records, and 27 Olympians including including Tommie Smith, Lee Evans, John Carlos, and Ronnie Ray Smith, just to name a few. He also […]

Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Promotional Roadshows

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organizing Committee is heading to North America to conduct a series of Promotional Roadshows.

Held in Toronto March 26 and Vancouver June 11, the Roadshow is the perfect opportunity for you to join with fellow sport participants and representatives of Canadian sporting associations to learn more about how you can […]

All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival - July 10-11, 2009

Finally!!! A Film Festival All About Sports!

Hollywood, CA – The 1st Annual All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival will be held on July 10 and 11, 2009 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California.

Whether it is a dramatic or comedic piece, ASLAFF welcomes screenwriters and filmmakers to share their great stories in regards to […]

Dick Fosbury at the 2008 Simplot Games

The 2009 Simplot Games will be held on February 19-21 in Pocatello, Idaho. Their official website can be found here.

Below is a Dick Fosbury interview from the 2008 Simplot Games that includes archival video from Fosbury’s days in high school and the 1968 Olympics.

People take it for granted when Fosbury initially developed this technique, […]

2009 Death Valley Marathon - Slideshow

If you enjoyed the aerial view google maps of the Death Valley Marathon, you are sure to enjoy this 81 photo slideshow. These photos from 2008 were shot by “badwaterbenjones”, a medical doctor in Lone Pine, CA.

If you recall last year’s weather in California, it was unusally rainly wihich meant snow in Death Valley’s […]

2009 Death Valley Marathon - Part 1

Race Info:

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Location: Titus Canyon - Death Valley National Park
Location Race Day HQ: Furnace Creek, Death Valley, CA 92328
Distances: Marathon & 30K

Every year for the past 5 years, I make the trip to Las Vegas en route to Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California. This trip will be #6 for me.

This […]

2009 BC Strength Fitness and Conditioning Conference

Focus on Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation

Our Head Coach, Derek Hansen, will be hosting a Conference on March 7th, 2009 in Vancouver, BC with a theme of Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation. You can download the conference brochure by clicking here. (PDF)

Last year’s conference, Mobility and Movement, was a huge success.

If you live in the Pacific […]

UK Training in Sports Hypnosis for Hypnotherapists

Certificate in Sports Hypnosis

Presented by Gary Baker
Director, The Centre for Sports Hypnosis
London, United Kingdom

Starts: Friday January 30, 2009, 09:00AM
Ends: Saturday January 31, 2009, 05:00PM
Event Type: Training / Seminar
Location: The Centre for Sports Hypnosis, Greater London, GB
Price: £245 - £295
Website: http://www.sportshypnosis.org.uk
Related Keywords: Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Hypnotist, Hypnotherapist
Intended For: Qualified Hypnotherapists
Organization: The Centre For Sports Hypnosis

This 2-day post-qualifying […]

How to Maintain Your Peak from the Trials to the Games - The 2008 USATF NPEP

The 2008 USATF National Podium Education Project takes place December 9-13 at the Tuscany Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. The main focus of this year’s summit will be “How to Maintain Your Peak from the Trials to the Games“.

It follows the same format as last year with the conference broken down into 2 […]

Joe Sarti presents - Your Life Without Limits

Joe Sarti is a contributing writer for Speedendurance, and was an Assistant Instructor for Dragondoor’s Kettlebell Certification

Joe Sarti presents “Your Life Without Limits” Your answer to holistic health and well-being.

Fitness and health guru Joe Sarti hosts a new live internet talk radio show about moving beyond your boundaries and discovering the limitless life on VoiceAmerica’s […]

2008 USATF Masters Champs Hotels in Spokane

COUNTDOWN: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the 2008 USATF Masters Championships in Spokane, WA, you’d better hurry. Since Hotels by City is a major sponsor for our Track team’s travels, I summarized the hotels based on pricing. The prices are comparable or lower than Travelocity.
Click here for Deluxe […]

2008 USATF Masters Champs Hotels in Spokane

COUNTDOWN: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the 2008 USATF Masters Championships in Spokane, WA, you’d better hurry. Since Hotels by City is a major sponsor for our Track team’s travels, I summarized the hotels based on pricing. The prices are comparable or lower than Travelocity.
Click here for Budget […]

2008 USATF Masters Champs Hotels in Spokane

COUNTDOWN: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the 2008 USATF Masters Championships in Spokane, WA, you’d better hurry. Since Hotels by City is a major sponsor for our Track team’s travels, I summarized the hotels based on pricing. The prices are comparable or lower than Travelocity.
Click here for Budget […]

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 […]

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