I used to pride myself in ordering a Club sandwich when travelling, usually at the hotel restaurants. The other options were burgers, pizza or overcooked pasta. As an athlete, I tried to stay healthy. Even as a coach, I try to be role model in front of my hungry athletes (good thing I … [Read more...] about Worst Club Sandwich in America?
Archives for December 2010
Ralph Mann – Sprinting and Hurdling [PODCAST]
Ralph Mann is everywhere. He was in London at the European Sprinting & Hurdling Conference, then he was at the 2010 USATF National Podium Education Project in Virginia Beach. He’s also famous for his Sprinting & Hurdling book (which I have referenced several times on this Blog), which you … [Read more...] about Ralph Mann – Sprinting and Hurdling [PODCAST]
iPhone Starter Pistol App
Here is a neat device that can be used when training alone, though I don’t recommend training alone when doing starts. If you must train alone, then mount a video camera on a tripod and record your start and first 10 or 20 meters. In the old days, sprinters training alone would bring a tape … [Read more...] about iPhone Starter Pistol App
NIKE Christmas Day: LEBRON 8, Zoom KD III and Zoom Kobe VI
LEBRON 8 V/2 CHRISTMAS DAY “RUN ON RED” Like a lion on the hunt, the LEBRON 8 V/2 is designed to be leaner and lighter, and to reflect LeBron’s evolving physical condition as he goes into the critical second half of the season. At a full 1 oz lighter than the first LEBRON 8, the V/2 is the first … [Read more...] about NIKE Christmas Day: LEBRON 8, Zoom KD III and Zoom Kobe VI
How to Improve Acceleration Part 4
This is part 4 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. Part 2 discussed several types of Resistance Running. Part 3 discusses The Role of Strength and Power Training This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books … [Read more...] about How to Improve Acceleration Part 4
How to Improve Acceleration Part 3
This is part 3 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. Part 2 discussed several types of Resistance Running. This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power … [Read more...] about How to Improve Acceleration Part 3
Sugar: The Bitter Truth Revisited with Dr. Robert Lustig
I have been moonlighting on another job which explains the infrequent posting here on Speedendurance. I pride on the fact that ALL the information on this site is free, with no monthly membership fees. That being said, I do have to earn a living, and that’s where I am a Technology … [Read more...] about Sugar: The Bitter Truth Revisited with Dr. Robert Lustig
The Psoas Major Muscle: the Forgotten Hip Flexor
In a perfect world, this Blog would consist of 70% training articles (including track, plyometric and weight workoiuts), 20% on recovery and regeneration, and 10% on nutrition and supplements. That’s my rough estimate (and I mean rough) on a successful training program. That being said, I talked … [Read more...] about The Psoas Major Muscle: the Forgotten Hip Flexor
