This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX: There Were Two of Us…
Archives for May 2013
Aires Merritt 7 Steps to Success
First, I want to congratulate Andreas Behm who has been appointed the Head Coach of the World Sprints Center at the World Athletics Center, based in Phoenix, Arizona. (read the press release here) Second, there was good article on The Guardian last Friday where they had a detailed piece on Aries … [Read more...] about Aires Merritt 7 Steps to Success
Dan Pfaff on Speed Endurance, Core Training, Cues and Drills
In 2010, Dan Pfaff was invited to speak at the Atletiekunie congress at the National Sports Centre Papendal, which is the national sports development centre of the Netherlands, located near Arnhem (about 70km east of Utrecht) Below are snippets of video (assuming the YouTube non-verified user limit … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on Speed Endurance, Core Training, Cues and Drills
Should Sprinters Do Long Runs?
I know I am digging up skeletons from the closet, but a recent article in Spikes Mag brought up a few bad memories. You’ve heard the myths out there. One camp says sprinter should NOT do long runs as it would develop the slow twitch fibers and make you slower. There is no direct transfer of … [Read more...] about Should Sprinters Do Long Runs?
Interview with Derek Evely, former UKA Center Director
This is part 16 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole … [Read more...] about Interview with Derek Evely, former UKA Center Director
Doug Logan Speaks: Shin Splints Redux
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the … [Read more...] about Doug Logan Speaks: Shin Splints Redux
Dan Pfaff on 100 meter Sprinting and Paralympian Jonnie Peacock
Thanks to Jonas Tawiah Dodoo for sitting down with Dan Pfaff shortly before the huge exodus of coaches at UK Athletics. Jonas was also the Sprints and Jumps Coach at the Lee Valley HPC before UKA centralized it to Loughborough. This was a casual conversation, and the first question to Dan was … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on 100 meter Sprinting and Paralympian Jonnie Peacock
Top 5 Weight Training Exercises for Sprinters
This article is guest blogged by Mat Herold, a former D-1 soccer player and certified strength and conditioning coach with a Masters of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Visit his website at www.empoweredathletes.com Mat also wrote Lionel Messi’s 40 Yard Dash and Olympic Lifts for Soccer … [Read more...] about Top 5 Weight Training Exercises for Sprinters
The Effect of Wind on Curve Running
This article is guest blogged by University lecturer Dr. Vassilios McInnes Spathopoulos, author of An Introduction to the Physics of Sports. You can read my review in Introduction to the Physics of Sports. He also wrote Windy Records in Track & Field and I wrote Curve Running – The … [Read more...] about The Effect of Wind on Curve Running
Interview with Gary Reed, Canada’s 800m Record Holder
This is part 15 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Gary Reed, Canada’s 800m Record Holder
