Ever since my ESPN radio show talk on Ergogenic Aids last fall, I’ve consulted many athletes and written numerous articles on this sensitive subject matter. Basically there are four (4) types of supplements in this category (excluding IHT… Intermittent Hypoxic Training, which I’ll save for another … [Read more...] about The Science Behind SNAC’s PED (Performance Energy Drink), and Why it Works
Archives for February 2012
Dynamic Warm-up, Static Stretching and Post-activation Potentiation [PODCAST]
I have an expression for myself and my athletes. “Do whatever you have to do to get ready for your race”. When that gun goes off, you want both muscle and nerve fibers ready to fire at 100%. So in terms of a timeline, the activity before the race is called a “warm up”. Afterwards, it’s called the … [Read more...] about Dynamic Warm-up, Static Stretching and Post-activation Potentiation [PODCAST]
Clyde Hart Training: The Complete Series
If you are a Clyde Hart fan, you’ll be interested in his 4 set series on Sprint Training and Relays covering 6 DVDs. I’ve seen Clyde in person at several conferences, and the room is always silent with his stories and examples when he talks about his training methods. Clyde Hart’s resume at the … [Read more...] about Clyde Hart Training: The Complete Series
Jeshua Anderson Training Talk [INTERVIEW]
400m hurdler Jeshua Anderson is a 3 Time NCAA Champion from Washington State University. He is also the 2011 US Outdoor Champ where he defeated Bershawn Jackson in a close 3 way finish. You can watch the race here on YouTube. On our Skype call, we talked about his past Millrose … [Read more...] about Jeshua Anderson Training Talk [INTERVIEW]
The Interference Effect: Can you Train Strength and Endurance Concurrently?
Should Decathletes run 7 miles on Sunday morning just to improve their 1500m time? Can you train both short-to-long and long-to-short at the same time? Can you train for strength AND train for endurance, for example, the STREND event? (i.e. 5 weight events followed by a 5k/3 mile run?) And … [Read more...] about The Interference Effect: Can you Train Strength and Endurance Concurrently?
Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited
DISCLAIMER: Artificial testosterone, whether creams, orals or injections, is a prohibited substance for tested athletes, including Masters athletes. This article is not to encourage you to take testosterone, but to educate you. It’s no secret men over 50 are getting testosterone injections … [Read more...] about Testosterone Creams & Gels: Victor Conte Revisited
Hip Height and Hand Positions in Blocks (Lerone Clarke & Christophe Lemaitre)
Click here for more information on Hip Height and Sprinting. One of the most common mistakes sprinters make is not coming high enough in the SET position. The indoor 60 meters in Lievin showed a good example on contesting the differences. There are 2 factors here. One is the height of the … [Read more...] about Hip Height and Hand Positions in Blocks (Lerone Clarke & Christophe Lemaitre)
How to Do Different Starts… 2 Point, 3 Point, Falling Starts
When I updated the original Rocket Sprint Start by Bud Winter, I only covered the use of starting blocks, and to some degree, the Moye starting block. I didn’t cover the 800m (and up) crouch start, nor did I talk about football’s 3-point 40 yard dash or even baseball’s 60 yard dash. In our … [Read more...] about How to Do Different Starts… 2 Point, 3 Point, Falling Starts
Running Apps for Android and Blackberry users
ADMIT IT! Not everyone owns an iPhone! Some people like myself are long time Blackberry users. While I have covered iPhone Apps in past articles, I’ll share the limelight and cover running Apps for Android and Blackberry users. Yes, they do exist! Runtastic Blackberry & Android … [Read more...] about Running Apps for Android and Blackberry users
Speed Revolution Nor-Cal Hurdle Summit March 4, 2012
WHEN: Sunday, March 4th (2pm to 6pm) WHERE: Sacramento Barbell Club, 4119 Wayside Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608 COST: $35 per athlete pre-registered by March 1st, 2012, $40 same day sign-up ELIGILITY: Athletes and coaches of all ages and ability levels. ATTIRE: Athlete’s should arrive … [Read more...] about Speed Revolution Nor-Cal Hurdle Summit March 4, 2012
