Talk about slicing the bologna thin! Christophe Lemaitre produced yet another a new French National record and personal best for the 100m after clocking 9.92secs to win France’s National Championships. However, the wind was a suspicious +2.0 m/s. I know many years back meet directors would … [Read more...] about Christophe Lemaitre, 9.92, Another PR, French National Record
Archives for July 2011
Happiness and Success in Life
If you’ve followed this Blog for a while, you’ll notice a subliminal message behind the articles. Since I turned 48 years old today, I’m probably old enough to be your father for half my readers (based on the Internet stats and demographics) Behind all the training and nutrition tips, and all the … [Read more...] about Happiness and Success in Life
Achilles Tendinitis: How to Strengthen the Achilles Tendon (Part 3)
This Part 3 of a multi-part series. Part 1 talked about the injury cycle and the 4 stages of diagnosing your injury. Part 2 explained why regular strength training does not work, and why you need to do heavy load eccentric contractions. Part 2 also showed the Heel Drop exercise. So, … [Read more...] about Achilles Tendinitis: How to Strengthen the Achilles Tendon (Part 3)
Achilles Tendinosis: How to Strengthen the Achilles Tendon (Part 2)
This Part 2 of a multi-part series. Part 1 talked about the injury cycle and the 4 stages of diagnosing your injury. Based on demand from Part 1, I’m going to jump right ahead and get to the physio and rehab exercises for strengthening your Achilles tendon. There are only 3 reasons why you get … [Read more...] about Achilles Tendinosis: How to Strengthen the Achilles Tendon (Part 2)
For Bud Winter, Speed City and Spartan Fans Only
Below is a special section from the October 2008 edition of The Spartan Daily. This wonderful 10 page colour booklet (PDF file, 10.7 Mb) is a nice anthology of stories all related to Bud Winter and Speed City. It contains 9 short stories, and if you are a Bud Winter, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, or … [Read more...] about For Bud Winter, Speed City and Spartan Fans Only
Achilles Tendonitis: Injuries, Rehab and Cures (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a multi part series on Achilles tendon injuries. Lyle McDonald would understand the multi-part format, heh heh. I will look into all the aspects of the injury cycle, the how’s and why’s, pros and cons of each phase. Those who know me know I’ve been suffering from Achilles … [Read more...] about Achilles Tendonitis: Injuries, Rehab and Cures (Part 1)
2011 Monaco Diamond League 100 meters video: Bolt 9.88, Carter 9.90
World Championships are 5 weeks away! Scroll below for the video and results. If you want to see how Usain Bolt wins the race, fast forward to 4:54 of the video and see the slo-mo side-angle where Bolt is behind, but makes up inches on every stride. Talk about patience! UPDATE: Sorry, the … [Read more...] about 2011 Monaco Diamond League 100 meters video: Bolt 9.88, Carter 9.90
Christian Brennan: The Mighty Atom or Pocket Hercules?
If you think size matters, think again. Speed is all about about how fast you can cover ground. (from a quote by Tom Tellez) Of course, being 6 feet 5 inches tall like Usain Bolt or Tommie Smith certainly helps, but if you are a shorter or smaller athlete, that shouldn’t deter you in making … [Read more...] about Christian Brennan: The Mighty Atom or Pocket Hercules?
Should Oscar Pistorius be Allowed to Run? Yes, with an Advantage
Oscar Pistorius should be allowed to run. It’s an interesting human rights story, and thus you can’t deny his rights if he makes the IAAF “A” Qualifying standard. Rules are rules. But let it be known, he does has some disadvantages, and a lot of advantages. There comes an optimal point … [Read more...] about Should Oscar Pistorius be Allowed to Run? Yes, with an Advantage
Roger Black Finally Gets University Honorary Degree
Remember the story last month on Roger Black and how he chose athletics over academics? By failing one course changed the path to his destiny? Black trained at Surrey university's campus gym before competing in the Olympics, and thus it is great to hear he has been given an honorary degree … [Read more...] about Roger Black Finally Gets University Honorary Degree
