This is part 2 of the series on Creatine. Part 1 focused on the loading phase of creatine. Guest Blogger Troy Degarnham explains the differences between Liquid Creatine and Creatine Powders. Liquid creatine is rumoured to provide the body with benefits that take place immediately after … [Read more...] about Liquid Creatine Vs Creatine Powders
Archives for June 2007
Michael Johnson’s Racing Strategy in the 400 meters
UPDATE: download Clyde Hart's 60 page Training Manual from the 2007 USATF NPEP Conference. This excerpt was from www.MichaelJohnson.com which sadly no longer exists. There were a lot of good articles. One of them involved wearing a special Nike speedsuit that measured his 400m splits at every … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson’s Racing Strategy in the 400 meters
Gram and Calorie Calculator for Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat
70-20-10? 50-25-25? 40-30-30? 60-15-25? I wish I had one dollar for every new diet book that was published. I can think of at least 4 diets that emphasized carbohydrate, protein, and fat ratios off the top of my head. First, I was a big fan of the Robert Haas' Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible … [Read more...] about Gram and Calorie Calculator for Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat
Converting Powerpoint Slideshows to Flash with Gmail
Talk about stress! I was set to give a corporate coaches clinic the other day, and the worst thing happened to me: my USB thumb/flash drive memory stick got corrupted! In it, I had kept my PowerPoint slide, as well as a Powerpoint show slide in case the computer at the clinic didn't have … [Read more...] about Converting Powerpoint Slideshows to Flash with Gmail
Athletics: A Gateway To A World Of Opportunity
Importance of College AthleticsThe opportunity to play football at the college level was an experience that has undoubtedly played a major role in shaping me into the successful leader I am today. Growing up, I had always done well in the classroom, but, school was not a motivating factor for me. In … [Read more...] about Athletics: A Gateway To A World Of Opportunity
Consistency and Focus Year In and Year Out
This weekend marks the 2007 USA National Championships, and once again, we'll see Jeremy Wariner running, but not in his 400m specialty, thanks to the "Michael Johnson rule" of 1997. MJ hurt himself in the 150m showdown with Donovan Bailey on June 1st that year, and this new rule (still in effect … [Read more...] about Consistency and Focus Year In and Year Out
Bud Winter Endurance Sprint Program for Lee Evans
Lloyd (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, and John Carlos, just to name … [Read more...] about Bud Winter Endurance Sprint Program for Lee Evans
Bud Winter Sprint Program for Tommie Smith
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 great athletes like Tommie Smith, Lee Evans, and John Carlos, just to … [Read more...] about Bud Winter Sprint Program for Tommie Smith
Everything I learnt in Life, I learned while Bartending
You're probably reading the headline and asking yourself "What the heck does this have to do with running?" "What does bartending have to do with being a good coach?" Well, I have news for you. Whether you are a Doctor, Starbucks Barrista, Bartender, Technology Consultant, Personal Trainer, … [Read more...] about Everything I learnt in Life, I learned while Bartending
Saving YouTube and Blip.tv files for your iPod or computer
Show me an athlete who doesn't own an iPod! All the athletes on my track team know I work as a Technology Consultant during the day. One of my biggest request is to save YouTube files for the iPod. Personally, they should be worrying about their next race, but here are the steps to do … [Read more...] about Saving YouTube and Blip.tv files for your iPod or computer
