This guest post was written by Jay Hicks of PreraceJitters.com Thirty is definitely the new twenty. I hate to say it, but look at Hollywood. Some of the hottest stars are in their 30’s and 40’s. Will Smith, Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Foxx... … [Read more...] about Is Thirty Track’s New Twenty?
Archives for February 2008
How to Increase your Vertical Jump with Kettlebells
This is Part 1 of a 6 part series guest blogged by Strength & Conditioning Coach Virgil Aponte. How to Jump Higher! Vertical Leap Secrets From the World's Best Strength Coaches - Part 1 For years I've used stair training to maximize my power which lead me to using them with the hundreds of … [Read more...] about How to Increase your Vertical Jump with Kettlebells
Clyde Hart Drills Session at the USATF NPEP
These are some of the highlights from the USATF National Podium Education Project in Las Vegas from Dec 11-15, 2007. UPDATE: download Clyde Hart's 60 page Training Manual here It was a dark and stormy night cold and windy day in Las Vegas for the outdoor session at the USATF National Podium … [Read more...] about Clyde Hart Drills Session at the USATF NPEP
Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
The 1996 Atlanta Track and Field Grand Prix was held two months prior to the Summer Olympics as a "warm up" to the USATF Olympic Trials. Two of the favorites in this race was Butch Reynolds & Deon Minor won by Reynolds in 44.33. It also had Briton's Iwan Thomas and Roger Black. Here's a brief … [Read more...] about Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
Michael Johnson 200 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
Sadly, this stadium no longer exists. Well, it does, but in the form of a baseball stadium for the Atlanta Braves. The 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix was held two months prior to the Summer Olympics. So this race was "warm up" to the USATF Olympic Trials (the race where Michael Johnson won in Lane … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson 200 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power
This post was guest blogged by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS. You don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities. Until … [Read more...] about Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power
Where is Donovan Bailey & Mark McKoy?
Mark McKoy won the Gold Medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the 1992 Olympics. Donovan Bailey won the Gold Medal in the 100 meters at the 1996 Olympics. Where are they now? Like most professional athletes, they either become coaches (like Larry Wade and Jon Drummond) or Sales professionals. … [Read more...] about Where is Donovan Bailey & Mark McKoy?
Muscle Balance Therapy for Back Pain
This post was guest blogged by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS. Finally an approach to back pain that makes great sense: "Muscle Balance Therapy". When it comes to back pain, knowledge is power. Our mission here at the Healthy Back Institute is to help you learn all you can about your particular … [Read more...] about Muscle Balance Therapy for Back Pain
How Many Feet in a Mile? Taking Splits for 1500m
The mile has so much tradition compared to the 1500 meters. Let's see, for celebrities, we have Miles Davis, Robert Miles, Miles Kimball, and Sarah Miles come to mind. There's even the song "(I would walk) 500 miles". And, of course, there's Three Mile Island and the urban legend "Mile High … [Read more...] about How Many Feet in a Mile? Taking Splits for 1500m
NFL Hopefuls Run to Michael Johnson
This guest post was written by Jay Hicks of Prerace Jitters. The NFL’s top candidates are hoping track legend, Michael Johnson's sprinting wisdom brushes off on them. Two of the draft’s top running backs, Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, are in a six-week training program for the … [Read more...] about NFL Hopefuls Run to Michael Johnson
