This is part 3 of 3 in the series from Athletics Weekly on Dan Pfaff. The other two were Tapering for the Big Meet and The Importance of Rest and Recovery. Here is a another great interview by Tom Crick with Dan Pfaff from the July 31, 2008 edition of Athletics Weekly. Be sure to read my … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on Training
Archives for August 2012
Sprint Mechanics with Shelia Burrell
Shelia Burrell’s track career as an athlete spans from 1991 to 2004 where she was 2004 Olympic Trials champion in the Heptathlon. Burrell is also the 2001 World Outdoor bronze medalist and 4-time USA Outdoor champion (1999, 2002, 2003, 2004). Her PR is 6472 points set in 2001. In this … [Read more...] about Sprint Mechanics with Shelia Burrell
How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent (Part 2)
Although the question pertains to hockey, the answer (written by Mike Boyle) applies to any sport for high school athletes striving for a College scholarship. Question: I’m writing because I have a friend who’s son is an up and coming hockey player. He is going into his sophomore year of high … [Read more...] about How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent (Part 2)
Interview with Sharon Hannan, Coach of Sally Pearson [PODCAST]
On Aug 11th, I missed the final day of Athletics at the stadium to attend an evening with Sharon Hannan, coach of 100mH Gold medalist Sally Pearson. I could always watch the races later on BBC, but hearing Sharon Hannan live is a rare treat. Just like Jessica Ennis and her coaches three … [Read more...] about Interview with Sharon Hannan, Coach of Sally Pearson [PODCAST]
More on Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]
Once you fall asleep, I’ve long advocated that 7.5 or 9 hours is the perfect number of hours to sleep, give or take a few minutes depending on your 90 minute REM cycles. If you are doing serious training, that number should be 9 hours PLUS the time to fall asleep. I read somewhere Paula … [Read more...] about More on Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]
How They Train: Martyn Rooney
At London, Martyn Rooney of Team GB finished 5th in the SF in a time 45.31. 6 days later, he ran a 44.1 anchor relay leg to help his team finish 4th. (He also anchored the 4x400m SF… so 4 races in 7 days) I really feel Team GB could have, should have won a medal in the 4x400m relay as … [Read more...] about How They Train: Martyn Rooney
How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent
Question: Do college coaches pay attention to websites like beRecruited.com, or are they a waste of time? First Answer From Aaron Ellis, a Track and Field Coach at St. Lucy's High School in Glendora, CA I'm really glad that you asked this question. Every year I have discussions with … [Read more...] about How to Get Recruited, & How to Look for Talent
Interview with Dennis W. Mitchell: 5 Questions
This is Part 15 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA Pierre-Jean Vazel of the … [Read more...] about Interview with Dennis W. Mitchell: 5 Questions
London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
First, I can’t imagine the lines at Heathrow airport on Monday morning, August 13th. There are so many stories with controversies, and so many stories to discuss and engage. I started a few already, like the Kim Collins being sent home for “disappearing”. So here are some various tidbits that … [Read more...] about London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
Doug Logan Speaks on Project 30
I reached out to Doug Logan after I published USA vs Jamaica: Was Project 30 a Success? I wanted his thoughts on Project 30 in particular to the speed and power events that USA used to dominate in the past on the Men’s side. Remember, USA men’s “only won” 3 Golds: Decathlon, 110mH and Triple … [Read more...] about Doug Logan Speaks on Project 30
