Results from the Building a Better Runner DVD Giveaway Like any 24 person semi-final, 8 advance to the Finals, and only 3 medals are awarded. In this case, only 3 people can win one of 3 copies of the DVD Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs.com. The chances of winning was 1 in 8, which is … [Read more...] about Building a Better Runner DVD Contest Winners
Archives for November 2009
ZMA-5 = ZMA + 5HTP + B9
For those who swear by ZMA, you’ll be glad to know a new and improved formulation is now on the market. ZMA isn’t for everyone, because everyone will react differently to it, especially the vitamin B6 component which can keep you awake for hours. ZMA is meant to be taken at night prior to … [Read more...] about ZMA-5 = ZMA + 5HTP + B9
The “Wondershirt” – Men’s Compression Shirts
Jimson’s Note: If you think the men’s compression shorts were popular, take a look at this new product. Press Release: Looking for the ultimate gift for your man this season? Normally a gift of underwear would be considered uninspired, but not if it is Equmen Core Precision … [Read more...] about The “Wondershirt” – Men’s Compression Shirts
San Jose State University – Saving Winter Field
This is part 2 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California After viewing the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute at San José State University, the next item on my agenda was to drive down S 10th street towards Spartan Stadium and visit Winter Field. This was the same track where … [Read more...] about San Jose State University – Saving Winter Field
San Jose State University – The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
This is part 1 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California A trip to Silicon Valley wouldn’t be complete without a visit to San José State University. I had two things on my agenda. Visit the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute, and visit the old Track and Field … [Read more...] about San Jose State University – The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
The Icosathlon and Tetradecathlon
What the heck is an Icosathlon? The icosathlon is simply a Double Decathlon, formerly known as the “Double Deca”. When you think about it, Track and Field has 19 events without relays. So what’s the 20th event? A 800 meter race walk which was held in the original Decathlon? A 150 … [Read more...] about The Icosathlon and Tetradecathlon
Colin Powell on Leadership Video
I am in San Francisco for a Technology conference and I had the pleasure to attend a one hour live session with Gen. Colin Powell (ret). 19,000 attendees for the conference and only 8000 seats. I was one of the lucky ones. Who the heck is Colin Powell? Colin Powell needs no … [Read more...] about Colin Powell on Leadership Video
4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
Here is some history of the 4 x 100 meter world record progression. The first time the 40 second barrier was broken was in 1936 Berlin Olympics with Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, and Frank Wykoff setting a WR in 39.8 seconds. At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the 4x100m WR was 39.5 set by … [Read more...] about 4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
Building a Better Runner DVD Giveaway
Last year, I reviewed the DVD Building a Better Runner by RunningDVDs.com. This training DVD was produced by Coach Jay Johnson, the middle distance coach at the University of Colorado, and Mike Smith, the head cross country coach and middle distance coach at Kansas State University. This is a … [Read more...] about Building a Better Runner DVD Giveaway
Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
Now that I’m living in Italy, one of the most popular foods and spices is basil, otherwise know as Ocimum basilicum. Basil is the key ingredient in pesto – along with pie nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil. That’s it. It’s my emergency meal when there’s nothing in the house to … [Read more...] about Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
