Here’s a front row view of the Rome Golden Gala Press Conference with Kim Collins, Christophe Lemaitre, Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Of course, the obvious questions all centered around Usain Bolt. During the press conference, I felt sorry for Shelly-Ann as no one was asking questions to … [Read more...] about Rome Golden Gala Press Conference: with Kim Collins, Christophe Lemaitre, Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser
Archives for May 2012
Rome Golden Gala: Interview with Kim Collins
Kim Collins from Saint Kitts and Nevis is the 2003 World Champion for 100 meters. Recently, he won a bronze at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu. His longevity is impressive… he represented his country at the Summer Olympics 4 times from 1996 to 2008. 2012 will be his 5th … [Read more...] about Rome Golden Gala: Interview with Kim Collins
Joint Pain and Power, Solving the Puzzle with InsideTracker
Question: I am a college basketball player and compete on average twice a week and my joints, not just my knees, are really feeling it. I am not doing any jumping exercises but spend most of my time doing basic barbell and dumbbell exercises and my strength levels were improving but now I … [Read more...] about Joint Pain and Power, Solving the Puzzle with InsideTracker
The 10 Percent Rule in Volume and Intensity
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question 1- My training log … [Read more...] about The 10 Percent Rule in Volume and Intensity
4×100 Relay – Insights from Canadian Athletics Coaching Center Research (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series on Improving your 4x100 meter relay. Part 1 discussed How to effectively measure relay zones for improvement. Part 2 is an example of a recent meet featuring Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell as anchor legs. Here is another great article from the CACC. … [Read more...] about 4×100 Relay – Insights from Canadian Athletics Coaching Center Research (Part 3)
Interview with Pierre-Jean Vazel: 5 Questions
This is Part 5 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. Week 1 was with renowned jumps coach Boo Schexnayder and Week 2 had Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA. Week 3 was performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof and Week 4 had Dan Pfaff. You … [Read more...] about Interview with Pierre-Jean Vazel: 5 Questions
Interview with Stephen Maguire, Coach of Jason Smyth [VIDEO]
This is Part 7 of a multi-part series from my recent trip to Orlando & Clermont, Florida. Part 1 was with Dennis Mitchell and Part 2 was with Brooks Johnson. Parts 3 & 5 was Hurdle Touchdown Times with Kellie Wells Training and Part 4 included Håkan Andersson. Part 5 was myself being … [Read more...] about Interview with Stephen Maguire, Coach of Jason Smyth [VIDEO]
Hemoglobin and Fatigue at Crunch Time with InsideTracker
Question: I play soccer and notice that I am getting less separation in the end of games. Ever since I started eating better I have found that the improvements in body composition have not translated on the field. Last week I was found not to have mono but my hemoglobin was lower than the … [Read more...] about Hemoglobin and Fatigue at Crunch Time with InsideTracker
Heart Rate Variability (HRV), The Warm-up, Cryosaunas and Recovery
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question 1: I seem to struggle … [Read more...] about Heart Rate Variability (HRV), The Warm-up, Cryosaunas and Recovery
Wallace Spearmon wins Manchester 150m (VIDEO, SPLITS)
I want to congratulate Wallace Spearmon on his last minute victory at the Manchester Great City Games 150 meters. Walter Dix pulled out at the last minute, so he had very little time to pack his bags and “cross the pond”. Be sure to follow him on Twitter at … [Read more...] about Wallace Spearmon wins Manchester 150m (VIDEO, SPLITS)
