Here is a quick video on how training can be used with the EMS. As a full disclosure, you can never replace speed or strength training with your actual event-specific discipline (i.e sprinting fast to run fast), thus the EMS is used to “top up” on your training. However, when you have to miss a … [Read more...] about Using the EMS for Training [SpeedEndurance TV]
Archives for May 2013
Curve Running – The Ultimate Guide
Here are 5 good articles and papers regarding running the curve in Track & Field. I am referring to Lane 1 or Lane 8, 200m indoor tracks vs outdoor tracks, flat tracks vs banked tracks. If you think that is bad, check out a track that has 19 laps to a mile! (an 84 meter track… don’t … [Read more...] about Curve Running – The Ultimate Guide
Pads, Pad Placement and Electric Muscle Stimulators [SpeedEndurance TV]
Here is a quick video on the different type of pads used in Electrical Muscle Stimulation. This should remove some of the mysteries if you are not familiar with EMS. I also discuss briefly on why you should not buy a cheap 2 channel EMS device and spend the extra money on getting a proper 4 … [Read more...] about Pads, Pad Placement and Electric Muscle Stimulators [SpeedEndurance TV]
Windy Records in Track & Field
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. Windy Records It is a well known fact that according to the rules of the International … [Read more...] about Windy Records in Track & Field
Interview with Steve Walters, Paralympian Guide for Visual Impaired
This is part 14 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 Steve Walters, Paralympian Guide for Visual Impaired
Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
The Wall Street Journal ran an article on April 10 on Dr. Jeffrey Brown, a Houston-based endocrinologist, prescribing a number of young, athletic males being treated for thyroid deficiency, including Carl Lewis and Galen Rupp (10,000m silver medalist in London 2012). To date, Dr. Brown, who is … [Read more...] about Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
SpeedEndurance TV – On Teamwork, Leadership and Building a Winning Team
I was inspired to do this 7 minute video as a follow up to Derek Evely’s 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport) I think if a team, company or organization can follow my 7 tips, then you will succeed. Athletics Canada is having a hard time rebuilding their organization after … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV – On Teamwork, Leadership and Building a Winning Team
SpeedEndurance TV – Do Elite Hurdlers use Risers in Spikes?
Two weeks ago, I did a short video for SpeedEndurance TV if you can run faster with risers or crowns in track spikes? Someone suggested it was good for hurdlers to get more lift. In this video, I asked four 110mH hurlders... Aries Merritt, David Oliver, Antwon Hicks, and Mark McKoy if they use … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV – Do Elite Hurdlers use Risers in Spikes?
SpeedEndurance TV – Best Tip to Calm PreRace Jitters
In this short YouTube video on SpeedEndurance TV, I explain the quickest and easiest way to calm pre-race jitters or nervousness. This tip isn’t only for track, as it’s great for any stressful situations, whether it’s work, home, or exams! I do this when I’m stuck in traffic! And believe me, … [Read more...] about SpeedEndurance TV – Best Tip to Calm PreRace Jitters
Free Track and Field News Magazines (e-magazine)
In this world of 140 character SMS tweets, and single picture Instagram photos, it’s nice to revert to the old style magazine where you can flip the pages at your leisure… … including bringing the magazine to the toilet or bathroom for number 1 (or is it number 2? I always get them mixed up) Well, … [Read more...] about Free Track and Field News Magazines (e-magazine)
