This is part 12 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, … [Read more...]
April 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
SpeedEndurance TV – 3 Tips for a Masters Sprinter Comeback
Here is another quick video from SpeedEndurance TV. The chart below might help, and I am highlighting 22.0 & 48.0 (for 200m and 400m) which is … [Read more...]
April 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
Comparing 400m vs 800 meter Training
This article is guest blogged by Coach and Masters sprinter Chris Lemassif. Along with Paul Osland, they are the founders of MyRemoteCoach.com … [Read more...]
February 11, 2013 by 24 Comments
5 Tips: How to Train a Masters Sprinter
Here are 5 tips I can give to a Masters Coach or Athlete. Don’t Show Up Broken Any injuries you have prior to training must be addresses and … [Read more...]
December 19, 2012 by 8 Comments
Christmas Break Workout Ideas
Christmas Break is fast approaching! If you live in Canada or Northeastern USA, that means possibly no indoor track, snow covered outdoor … [Read more...]
November 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
How to Register for the WMG 2013 in Torino Italy
On the Torino World Masters Games website, you’ll find all the necessary information for the registration. If you only want registration (no … [Read more...]
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Masters Track: The Return to Speed (Part 2)
This is a guest post by Eric Dixon, a certified IAAF Level 5 Sprints/Hurdles/Relays coach. Click here for Part 1 yesterday. Warm-ups: The … [Read more...]
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Masters Track: The Return to Speed
Last month, Coach Eric Dixon wrote a great article on How to Pick a Good Sprint Coach. As well, I did a video Fireside Chat on How to Pick a … [Read more...]
September 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ray Yeck, Masters Sprinter 1948-2012
This note came from Vance Jacobson though an email today… Raymond Yeck, our friend and fellow competitor, passed away peacefully in the early hours … [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...]
May 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Research Review: Testosterone, Growth Hormone, Nutrition and Training
Here is a follow up on my case study on How to Track and Improve your Testosterone & Zinc levels Naturally with InsideTracker. Q – … [Read more...]
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
InsideTracker: How to Track and Improve your Testosterone & Zinc levels, Naturally
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Part 1 discussed Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited. Part 2 discussed How To … [Read more...]
April 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kermitt Bentham: How many 400 meters have YOU Raced? Try 500!
I want every 400 meter sprinter to go back in your diary and check how many 400 meter races you have run. That included qualifying races, … [Read more...]
February 28, 2012 by 5 Comments
Dynamic Warm-up, Static Stretching and Post-activation Potentiation [PODCAST]
I have an expression for myself and my athletes. “Do whatever you have to do to get ready for your race”. When that gun goes off, you want both … [Read more...]
February 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited
DISCLAIMER: Artificial testosterone, whether creams, orals or injections, is a prohibited substance for tested athletes, including Masters … [Read more...]
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
High School Hurdle Training Videos (and Masters, too)
Coaching the hurdles is easy, right? Track and Field, or Athletics to the rest of the world, is a relatively easy sport to coach and to … [Read more...]
November 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
Speed Training Tips: The Drills
This is part 2 of the series on Speed Training Tips. Part 1 discussed choosing to train your strength or weakness. Truth be told, you need … [Read more...]
October 18, 2011 by 12 Comments
Speed Training Tips (Part 1)
I get a lot of emails from readers ranging from age 9 to 60 years old asking for advice. So while this article is geared more towards the … [Read more...]
September 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
Rehab for Hamstring Pulls and Strains (Part 4)
Part 1 started with the article Hamstring Injuries, the Iliopsoas and Imbalances. Part 2 was titled Controversial Hamstring Workout for Rehab … [Read more...]
History of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids
Wow, did I ever get a lot of email from my ESPN Radio spot on Ethical cheating or Ergogenic aids. Thanks to everyone who emailed me. I … [Read more...]