Other Product Reviews

Nike Innovation in Athletic Training Apparel - from Cotton to Lycra to Dri-FIT to Nike Pro

The following is a press release from Nike.com.  It discusses the evolution from cotton T-shirts, polypropylene  and Lycra, Dri-FIT and today’s Nike Pro.  It’s a long but interesting read. Nike Training: The Beauty of Obsession There is a code among Nike Athletes: Devotion... Read more »

September 3, 2009

Product Review: Globus Premium Sport Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator

This article was guest blogged by Derek M. Hansen of Running Mechanics.com. Derek is also the Head Coach of our Metro Athletic Club. Having used electronic muscle stimulator (EMS) technology for over 12 years for both personal and professional applications, I am always on the lookout for innovations... Read more »

March 30, 2009

Chariots on Fire - Eric Liddell ran a 9.7 second 100

In 1924, Eric Liddell ran 9.7 seconds for the 100 - 100 yards that is, not meters, which is equivalent to 91.44 meters. Yes, it’s hard to believe we have only increased (or decreased) 8.56 meters or 28 feet - 1 inch in the last 84 years! (Thanks to Matt Bogdanowicz for pointing this out) Who... Read more »

June 6, 2008

RunningDVDs .com Building a Better Runner Contest

Last month, I reviewed the DVD Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs.com. This training DVD was produced by Coach Jay Johnson, the middle distance coach at the University of Colorado, and Mike Smith, the head cross country coach and middle distance coach at Kansas State University. This is a great... Read more »

February 12, 2008

Sportsvite .com - Meet-up and Meet-me for Sports

If you are familiar with Meet-up and Meet-me, you’ll certainly love Sportsvite.com Ever wanted to join a team, but couldn’t find the right players? You tried Craigslist, but to no avail? Or, perhaps you moved to a new city and wanted to find a soccer, football or basketball team to join? Enter... Read more »

January 29, 2008

Win a Herb McKenley DVD Contest

This is his story. Jamacain Herb McKenley is the only man to have reached the finals of the Olympic 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. McKenley was also the first man to run the quarter mile under 46 seconds and under 45 seconds. It took six tries in Olympic Finals to eventually win a Gold medal: 1948... Read more »

January 22, 2008

Fundamentals of Linear Sprint Technique DVD

Introduction This DVD provides trainers with simple and easy ways to integrate linear sprint technique into their day-to-day instruction with multi-sport athletes. This clinic was performed with actual trainers who required fundamental instruction on sprint technique. Sprint drills and acceleration... Read more »

January 13, 2008

Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs .com

Introduction I’ve reviewed my fair share of training videos in the past and was very happy to see this DVD didn’t focus on selling a gadget, or belong to the “answer to success is core stability” camp. Visions of Paul Chek come to mind. I’m a big fan of going back to basics... Read more »

January 5, 2008

Hotels by City .com - newest sponsor to Speedendurance.com

I’d like to welcome our newest sponsor HotelsByCity.com. Traveling expenses account for over 80% of our track club’s budget. Medical, massage, and physiotherapy account for the rest. This web site offers a prices equal or cheaper than the major sites like Travelocity.com and Expedia.com Their... Read more »

December 25, 2007

Fastest Way to Read Leadership and Coaching Books

If you are like me, you are probably very busy, have little free time, and commute to work. The secret is to maximize your time in every nook and corner.. I call these “stolen moments”. For instance, my drive to the local track is 30 minutes long. I maximize that by reading “books... Read more »

November 30, 2007



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