This summary is from the IAAF 2nd International Consensus Conference on "Nutrition for Athletics" held in Monaco from April 18-20, 2007. Copies of the CD and booklet are available from the IAAF website www.iaaf.org. Physique and Performance in Athletic Events Presenter: Helen O'Connor … [Read more...] about Physique & Performance Athletic Events – IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
Archives for December 2007
The Power of Writing Down Your Goals
Yesterday's article on Core Values - Passion, Honesty, and Excellence brought a flood of emails about writing your goals down on paper, also known as "journaling". Many track athletes mentioned they already wrote their goals down in September before the start of the new season and prior to the … [Read more...] about The Power of Writing Down Your Goals
2007 in Review: Video of Asafa Powell 9.74 100m World Record
This video is part of the series 2007 Year in Review. Courtesy of WCSN.com, and you'll have to sit through the 15 second commercial. … [Read more...] about 2007 in Review: Video of Asafa Powell 9.74 100m World Record
Succeed through Passion, Honesty and Pursuit of Excellence
As a coach, I've always preached passion for the sport of Athletics (a.k.a. Track and Field), fair play & honesty (e.g. being drug free) and the pursuit of excellence. As an athlete, I did exactly that: while staying drug-free, I nonetheless aspired to run in the Olympics, but I focused on … [Read more...] about Succeed through Passion, Honesty and Pursuit of Excellence
Coach J. Oliver Jackson of 1956 Triple Gold Medalist Bobby Morrow dies
Coach Jackson's most famous athlete was Bobby Morrow, who won 3 gold medals at the 1956 Olympics in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 meter relay. I still have the Life magazine with Bobby Morrow on the front cover, but not in mint condition. Maybe it's time to sell it on eBay? I will post … [Read more...] about Coach J. Oliver Jackson of 1956 Triple Gold Medalist Bobby Morrow dies
Nutrition & Long-Distance Running: IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
This summary is from the IAAF 2nd International Consensus Conference on "Nutrition for Athletics" held in Monaco from April 18-20, 2007. Copies of the CD and booklet are available from the IAAF website www.iaaf.org. Nutrition for Long-Distance Running Presenter: Louise Burke (AUS) Over … [Read more...] about Nutrition & Long-Distance Running: IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
NCAA 1989 400 meters final: Tyrone Kemp vs. Raymond Pierre
My apologies for misleading titles. My earlier post Viewing YouTube FLV files with Adobe Media Player had the video of the NCAA 1989 400 meters final with Freshman Tyrone Kemp from Florida and Senior Raymond Pierre from Baylor. I was simply trying to demonstrate how to view a FLV file locally … [Read more...] about NCAA 1989 400 meters final: Tyrone Kemp vs. Raymond Pierre
Viewing YouTube FLV files with Adobe Media Player
Adobe Media Player is a desktop media player that lets you play QuickTime movies, podcasts and Flash Videos (FLV) files. Most people are familiar with Windows Media Player or Real Player. My popular article on Saving YouTube and Blip.tv Files for your iPod or Computer explained how to extract … [Read more...] about Viewing YouTube FLV files with Adobe Media Player
Basic Basketball Drills
Everyone knows quick and fast are not the same attributes. You can be quick, but not fast. Or, you can be fast, but not quick. Guest Blogger Brian Schofield submitted this article called Basic Basketball Drills. I thought it was worth posting with the nasty winter weather we are having on the … [Read more...] about Basic Basketball Drills
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 … [Read more...] about Hotels by City .com – newest sponsor to Speedendurance.com
