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 – Bring the Banana Album
Archives for October 2013
You Can’t Improve What you Don’t Measure
I think it’s fair to say most coaches use a stopwatch or tape measure to show improvement over time. It can be a simple chronograph, or the Freelap Timing System. Whatever you choose, you measure, then improve on that. How accurate is another story, which is why I use Freelap. It’s … [Read more...] about You Can’t Improve What you Don’t Measure
Sub 10 100m vs Sub 4 Minute Mile – Which is Harder?
Which is harder to accomplish? A sub 10 second 100 meters, or a sub 4 minute Mile? That answer is easy, because the 4 minute Mile (and world record) was set in 1954 by Roger Bannister, whereas the sub 10 second 100m was set in 1968. In June 20, 1968, Jim Hines, Charles Greene and Ronnie … [Read more...] about Sub 10 100m vs Sub 4 Minute Mile – Which is Harder?
Standing Long Jump, Basic Physics & Lower Landing Area
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 The Effect of Wind on … [Read more...] about Standing Long Jump, Basic Physics & Lower Landing Area
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Vito, from Vegas
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 more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Vito, from Vegas
Treating Pain and Inflammation with Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Vioxx
DISCLOSURE: Please see your Physician before taking any kind of drug, either orally or topically. If you’ve run track for a while, especially sprints, then you’ve probably experienced injuries. If you are a Masters sprinter like me, then you know injuries are part of the game. Injuries come in … [Read more...] about Treating Pain and Inflammation with Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Vioxx
Curve Running and the High Jump
We live in a spectator arena, and that is why we run laps. I wrote about Curve Running – The Ultimate Guide and The Effect of Wind on Curve Running. Curve running is important, but even more important, is curve running on the high jump approach. Click here for all articles on the high … [Read more...] about Curve Running and the High Jump
400m Race Pace Strategies – How your 200m PB Influences your Performance Options
If you enjoyed my last article Racing 400 Meters: Differences in Elite Men and Women then you’ll like this article. This journal review was written by 3 authors: Ric Willis - Sprints and Hurdles Coach, School of Health and Sport Science, Faculty of Science, Health andEducation, University of … [Read more...] about 400m Race Pace Strategies – How your 200m PB Influences your Performance Options
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Audio Profile
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 more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Audio Profile
Are You in the Wrong Event?
This article is guest blogged by Derrick Johnston, Head Power/Speed coach with Vancouver Thunderbirds and Sprints Coach at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He previously wrote The Power of Collaboration and Coaching Cues For The Drive Phase. Are You in the Wrong Event? I was inspired to … [Read more...] about Are You in the Wrong Event?
