Success in Track & Field ... and Life
Share Here we go again. Running is meant to be simple. Just put one foot in front of the other. It all boils down to stride rate and stride frequency. Optimize the 2 forces, horizontal and vertical, and cover ground as fast as possible. Simple. In the distance world, I recall former WR holder in [...]
Share If your track team is big enough, you probably have your own team physio and medical staff. If you are a small group, then YOU are probably the team doctor and physio. From experience, pulled muscles, dehydration, and bleeding from getting spiked are the top 3 ailments to treat while on the road. Here [...]
Share 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 is the heart of success, and preparation is the soul of [...]
Share If you followed this blog for a while, you’ve noticed I’ve tried to run parallels to the business world or just ordinary working class people. I made references to Pareto’s Principle as well as the PDCA Deming Cycle. For those lucky to still have a job, ask yourself this question: What is the role [...]
Share Somehow, when the NY Times speaks, everyone listens. This stretching article was referenced in many Blogs with mixed reactions. Earlier this month, they had an article on Relaxation – The Key to Victory and Success. While this was not a landmark or pillar article, it did mention Clyde Hart which caught my eye. It [...]
Share LA84foundation.org is the web site for the Legacy of The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games that has several excellent Free Track and Cross Country Coaching Books. There is a web-based lesson for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents on how to prevent ACL injuries. While it may appear to focus on soccer, it applies to [...]
Share The LA84foundation.org is the web site for the Legacy of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This web site is a great resource for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents. Who the heck is the LA84foundation.org? The LA84 Foundation is endowed with surplus funds from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Their mission is to [...]
Share The post was guest blogged by Brian Schiff, a Strength and Conditioning coach for The Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team Soccer is a growing sport among the youth in our country today. Notably, more female athletes are choosing to play soccer. With this added participation, it is inevitable that more injuries will occur. [...]
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