Registrations are currently being accepted for the Hunger Run event in Rome on Sunday 21 October, which has as its theme "Let's Stop Hunger in … [Read more...]
September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Jaimee Dorsey (by Paul Hoffman)
This interview is guest blogged by Paul Hoffman from My Two Cents: Thoughts of a Small Town Therapist. His previous articles were Notes … [Read more...]
September 25, 2012 by 3 Comments
Low Testosterone: The Latest Big Marketing Push by US Drug Companies
DISCLAIMER: SpeedEndurance.com does NOT endorse or promote the use of performance enhancing drugs that are on the IAAF list of banned substances. It … [Read more...]
September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Moon your Boss, Get Fired. Moon at the Podium, Get DQed
I read the article on Mooning your boss may mean a quick trip to unemployment… just ask one former Bank of America employee. Jason Selch reportedly … [Read more...]
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Good News: Less Crime During the Olympics
When the Beatles played on the Ed Sullivan show on February 9, 1964, not one youth related crime was reported in America. Back then, no one had VCRs, … [Read more...]
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Photos from Rieti 2012
I want to thank my good friend Simone Proietti for these fantastic photos from the Rieti 2012 Meeting. Simone also contributed to the photos … [Read more...]
September 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
Social Media at the Olympics
A lot can happen in 4 years. Take a look at the power of Social Media, namely Facebook and Twitter, during the London 2012 Olympics as compared to … [Read more...]
September 3, 2012 by 13 Comments
Paralympics, Standardization and Technology
Next to genetic talent, years of consistent injury-free training and good nutrition, it appears that the difference between the winner and loser is … [Read more...]
August 22, 2012 by 3 Comments
More on Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]
Once you fall asleep, I’ve long advocated that 7.5 or 9 hours is the perfect number of hours to sleep, give or take a few minutes depending on your … [Read more...]
August 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Why Sleep is Good for You [Infographic]
I just got back from London, and boy, do I need sleep. Going to bed at 2am and early rising to attend seminars at Global Coaches House... Earlier … [Read more...]
August 12, 2012 by 3 Comments
USA vs Jamaica: Was Project 30 a Success?
In Beijing, USA won 19 out of 23 medals from speed and power track events… events that use starting blocks. In London, USA won 18 out of 29 medals. … [Read more...]
August 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kim Collins Sent Home and other Unsportsmanlike Stories
The Olympics are full of human interest stories, as well as (stupid) stories of officials having too much power. I met Kim Collins in Rome last May, … [Read more...]
August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
London Olympic Day 1 Recap
It’s proving to be quite difficult to stay up to date with all the events going on at the London Olympics. Everything from a tourist, track fan and … [Read more...]
August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Crop Circles? No, It’s Usain Bolt!
If you build it, they will come. Then again, if you build it, then you have too much time on your hands. Somebody did just that. Over 15 acres of … [Read more...]
July 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
Fastest 400-Meter WR While Juggling Three Balls
And now for something completely different. Something a bit bizarre in a the world of Track and Field. (Since today is my birthday, it's time to … [Read more...]
July 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
Why are Athletes Wearing Duct Tape?
By now, you’ve seen enough track meets athletes on TV with what appears to be duct tape on various body parts.. lower back, upper legs, lower legs, … [Read more...]
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Photos from Barcelona World Junior Championships
I want to thank my good friend Simone Proietti for these fantastic photos from the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona. Simone is a reporter … [Read more...]
July 12, 2012 by 12 Comments
Why are Jamaicans so Fast at Running?
With a country at 14.5% unemployment, and an average annual income of $2700, you have to ask yourself why are Jamaicans so fast at running? Below is … [Read more...]
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Notes from Underground: A Rookie Master’s Sprinter Diary
This article is guest blogged by Paul Hoffman from My Two Cents: Thoughts of a Small Town Therapist. It was the summer … [Read more...]
Primo Angeli’s Olympic Posters
If you’ve seen the famous official poster for 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, or the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics (see below), then you are familiar … [Read more...]