Have you ever wondered why newborns up to age one take two naps a day, along with their nightly/nocturnal sleep? Then by 18 months (give or take a few months) they cut down to a single nap? Finally, by age 4 or 5 when they get ready for school or pre-school, naps are totally cut from the daily … [Read more...] about Sleep – The Ultimate Repair Tool
Archives for September 2013
Americas Masters Games in Vancouver in 2014 (European in Nice 2015)
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to 2016 As we are in the flux period between the WMG in Torino/Turin last August, and the upcoming WMA 2013 in Brazil, I want to set a friendly reminder of some upcoming events. The WMG (part of the International Masters Games Association or IMGA) has been … [Read more...] about Americas Masters Games in Vancouver in 2014 (European in Nice 2015)
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – White Elephant
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He 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 … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – White Elephant
Interview with Al Vermeil by Robbie Bourke [PODCAST]
Al Vermeil is the ONLY strength coach to have World Championship rings from BOTH the NFL and the NBA. He is also the only strength coach who has been in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Al was honored by being one of the initial inductees to the Strength Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003. … [Read more...] about Interview with Al Vermeil by Robbie Bourke [PODCAST]
European Horizontal Jumps & Hurdle Symposium Nov 8-10, 2013
Dates for the event is the 8-10th of November, 2013! The seminar starts 16:15 at Friday 8th (registration possible from 14:00) and ends at 12:30 Sunday 10th (followed by Lunch at 12:45). This is the second time it is held in Falun (about 250km northwest of Stockholm, Sweden) Click here … [Read more...] about European Horizontal Jumps & Hurdle Symposium Nov 8-10, 2013
Usain Bolt Live on BBC [PODCAST]
Usain Bolt was in England to promote his latest book Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography. This is actually his second book, as his first book was titled Usain Bolt: My Story: 9.58: Being the World's Fastest Man . BBC’s Mark Pougatch had Usain Bolt for a special hour talking about his life … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Live on BBC [PODCAST]
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – London by Thanksgiving
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He 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. … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – London by Thanksgiving
The 400 meters Run-Your-Age Club
As we get older, we need goals. Annual goals. Gone are the days when just searching and hunting for their daily food was a priority. Golfers like to “shoot their age” meaning hitting a 75 at age 75 on an 18 hole golf course… most likely from the red tees! But for Masters track, what are the new … [Read more...] about The 400 meters Run-Your-Age Club
2013 USATF/IAAF Academy for Sprints & Hurdles, Dec 8-14, 2013
When: December 8-14, 2013 Where: IMG Academy - Bradenton, Florida Cost: Tuition and Shared Room & Board (Shared Room) - $1,375 USD Tuition and Single Room & Board (Single Room) - $1,775 Offering: Registered coaches will receive a USATF/IAAF Academy diploma and Level 3 … [Read more...] about 2013 USATF/IAAF Academy for Sprints & Hurdles, Dec 8-14, 2013
International Festival of Athletics Coaching, 25 – 27 October 2013
International Festival of Athletics Coaching will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, 25-27 October. This year’s program is an exciting mix the highest quality keynotes and workshops; and a preview of European athletics coach development ideas for the journey towards Rio de Janeiro 2016. There is as … [Read more...] about International Festival of Athletics Coaching, 25 – 27 October 2013
