With exactly five weeks to go, Americans will once again be going to the voting booth. The stakes are higher this time with the current state of the economy. All I know is whoever wins, it won't be a fun job for the next 4 years. If you enjoyed the Olympic Results Tracking presented by … [Read more...] about The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election and iDashboards
Archives for September 2008
Usain Bolt Confirms Speedendurance.com Analysis
When I analyzed the 10 meter splits of Usain Bolt's 9.69 world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I claimed the 2 main reasons of his success were: (1) he had the highest top end speed ever recorded for a 10 meter split (0.82 seconds per 10 meters, instead of 0.83 seconds) and, (2) he had … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Confirms Speedendurance.com Analysis
More on the Nike Zoom Victory Spikes
Over the past year, we've seen a lot of talk of elite middle distance athletes such as Alan Webb with the Nike Zoom Victory + Track and Field shoes as well as the Nike Zoom Victory Spikes. These spikes are ideal for track distances 800 meters and up, and will be available October 1, 2008. Here … [Read more...] about More on the Nike Zoom Victory Spikes
It was 20 Years Ago Today – September 24, 1988
No, I am not referring to The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Did you know that this album was the first to include lyrics to all the songs? It was printed on the back cover and the entire music industry copied this trend shortly thereafter. With Usain Bolt's 9.69 in the 2008 … [Read more...] about It was 20 Years Ago Today – September 24, 1988
Nike Zoom Victory Track and Field Spikes
NOTE: These spikes are ideal for distances 800 meters and up, and will be available October 1, 2008 From NIKE Press release: Weight wise, 100 grams has always been the Holy Grail for a track spike. When Michael Johnson came to Nike, designers did everything possible to shave weight from his … [Read more...] about Nike Zoom Victory Track and Field Spikes
Dan Pfaff – Alternate Methods for Developing Strength, Power and Mobility
The Canadian Athletics Coaching Center has a wealth of free coaching articles, including a great article I referenced on Valeri Borzov's mental preparation before a race. If you are interested in more advanced topics such as developing Strength, Power and Mobility, then check out this article … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff – Alternate Methods for Developing Strength, Power and Mobility
LaShawn Merritt – Jeremy Wariner Photo Finish
When David Neville dove for the finish line at the 400 meters finals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he broke up the pre-race favorite prediction of LaShawn Merritt, Jeremy Wariner and Christopher Brown of Bahamas. With an American sweep, no one won the 400 meter Olympic prediction contest, as the … [Read more...] about LaShawn Merritt – Jeremy Wariner Photo Finish
Terrell Owens Celebrations and Usain Bolt “Nuh Linga” Victory Dance
In football, when you think of crazy (or stupid) post-touchdown celebrations, you immediately think of Joe Horn's cell phone prank, or Terrell Owens "Sharpie" autograph signing. Or, even worse, Terrell Owens 50-yard dash to the Dallas Star at the middle of the playing field. And he did that … [Read more...] about Terrell Owens Celebrations and Usain Bolt “Nuh Linga” Victory Dance
Usain Bolt, The Beatles, and Jesus
Usain Bolt may not be more popular than Jesus Christ, as John Lennon of the Beatles once quoted about the Pop group in relation to Him which lead to a massive book burning protest on July 29, 1966. In 1966, DATEbook magazine published an excerpt of an earlier John interview where he stated that … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt, The Beatles, and Jesus
Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Trace elements and minerals are often sought after elite athletes to give an edge to "healing". You probably heard about copper bracelets for arthritis or even magnets to provide homeopathic and holistic pain relief. Paula Radcliffe, the current World … [Read more...] about Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – Part 1
