Last year after Usain Bolt false started out of the 2011 WC, I predicted the IAAF would be under pressure to change the rule. And yes, it appears the
Botswana’s Amantle Montsho: Relax and Win
A lot of people think Bud Winter’s methodologies are outdated and obsolete, but let me remind you that BOTH Stephen Francis and Glenn Mills were
Omega Olympic Starting Blocks (& Why Usain Bolt Bought One)
So you want to buy the newest Omega starting blocks that will be used in the London Olympics? Sure, anyone can buy them. It will cost you 4,800
Why are Athletes Wearing Duct Tape?
By now, you’ve seen enough track meets athletes on TV with what appears to be duct tape on various body parts.. lower back, upper legs, lower legs,
From Soccer Player To Jumper: 1 Year, 14 Lessons Later
This article was written by Mat Herold (M.Sc.). Visit his blog at www.empoweredathletes.com I played soccer in college at Division 1
Interview with Mike Young: 5 Questions
This is Part 13 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach
Asafa Powell is NOT a Choker
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Dan Pfaff: Taking Athletes to the Next Level
This article was written by Dan Pfaff for The Guardian. Be sure to read my interview with Dan Pfaff here in May 2012. He also wrote Alternate
VIDEO: How to Teach Bounding (in 4 Easy Steps)
I started off my track career as a long and triple jumper, so I know how to bound. But I still feel bounding is important for my sprinters, as well