In large American cities, you have to enter your 5 digit zip code when paying by credit card at a gas station. That doesn't help me with my 6 character Postal code, so I am always forced to go inside and pay the cashier. On my last trip to Las Vegas, I noticed they really promoted the 5-Hour … [Read more...] about 5-Hour Energy Shots Drinks
Archives for March 2009
Product Review: Globus Premium Sport Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator
This article was guest blogged by Derek M. Hansen of Running Mechanics.com. Derek is also the Head Coach of our Metro Athletic Club. Having used electronic muscle stimulator (EMS) technology for over 12 years for both personal and professional applications, I am always on the lookout for … [Read more...] about Product Review: Globus Premium Sport Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator
“Good to Great” Book – Analogies to Track and Field
I just read a great business book by Jim Collins called Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't It has a great overview on companies getting to the next level, but it has better analogies that you can apply to everyday life. Even Track and Field. Here are the 5 … [Read more...] about “Good to Great” Book – Analogies to Track and Field
Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4x200m & 4x400m
The post on the CIS indoor 4x200 meter relay showed some interesting analysis on how to properly exchange batons for a relay. April is around the corner, and that means Relay season. Penn, Drake, Texas... you name it! I prefer to use a visual exchange for both 4x200 and 4x400m relay. The 1968 USA … [Read more...] about Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4x200m & 4x400m
Bob Hayes 1964 Olympic 4x100m Relay in HD Video
If you are going to buy an Olympic History DVD, my first choice is Bud Greenspan. My second choice is the official documentary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics - Tokyo Olympiad - Criterion Collection by Kon Ichikawa. Why? Because there are no interviews and practically no dialog in this … [Read more...] about Bob Hayes 1964 Olympic 4x100m Relay in HD Video
Billy Mills – The Red, Green, Brown, Yellow, White Diet
If you want to see my training routine for my six-pack abs (yes, I really do have a six-pack at age 45), I’ll bring you to a shopping trip for food and groceries rather than bring you to the gym. I recall an interview with 1964 Olympic 10K winner Billy Mills where he discussed his eating habits. … [Read more...] about Billy Mills – The Red, Green, Brown, Yellow, White Diet
Anything Goes – the 2009 CIS Mens 4x200m Relay Video
Does anyone remember the Irving Berlin song "Anything Goes"? The old cliche of "it's ain't over 'till it's over" truly applies to the 2009 CIS Mens 4x200m Relay in Windsor, Ontario. The CIS is Canada's equivalent to the NCAA in the USA. I represented McGill at 3 different National … [Read more...] about Anything Goes – the 2009 CIS Mens 4x200m Relay Video
Prosumer Digital Video Camera Review – the Canon HV-30, HG-20, HF-10
. . Prosumer Digital Video Camera Review - the Canon HV-30, HG-20, HF-10 I just bought a new digital video camera, and the research was quite exhausting! Before I get to the product review, there are a few things you should know about digital video cameras, and playing your recordings. … [Read more...] about Prosumer Digital Video Camera Review – the Canon HV-30, HG-20, HF-10
Dwain Chambers Saga Continues
There's a lot of talk about banning Dwain Chambers at European meets, or even banning him completely from Track and Field for writing the book Race Against Me: My Story. This post is not about whether he was right or wrong in taking steroids and PEDs. I'll leave that opinion up to you, the … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers Saga Continues
Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Promotional Roadshows
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organizing Committee is heading to North America to conduct a series of Promotional Roadshows. Held in Toronto March 26 and Vancouver June 11, the Roadshow is the perfect opportunity for you to join with fellow sport participants and representatives of Canadian … [Read more...] about Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Promotional Roadshows
