This article was written by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a graduate of National College of Chiropractic, is the inventor and developer of the Kinesio Taping Method and Kinesio Tex Tape. He is president of the Kinesio Taping Association International and can be contacted with questions or comments via Kinesio USA … [Read more...] about Applications of Taping: Lymphatic to Pediatric
Archives for May 2014
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Thanks for the Memories
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 about his background and involvement in Track, … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Thanks for the Memories
Tommie Smith 11, Usain Bolt 8
Everyone knows Usain Bolt has 3 World Records: 9.58 100m, 19.19 200m, and the 4x100m relay. But he also has 5 World Bests in the 50m outdoors (5.47 +0.9 en route to 9.58 in Berlin), 60m outdoors (6.31, en route to 9.58 in Berlin), 150m curve (14.44 en route to 19.19 in Berlin), the 150m … [Read more...] about Tommie Smith 11, Usain Bolt 8
8 Reasons Why I Loved the IAAF World Relays
I am still buzzing over the excitement of the inaugural IAAF Relays. They did so many things right, and here is my brief list on why Why I loved the IAAF Relay, even if it meant staying up to 10:30pm to 2:00am to watch this live on Eurovision. Top 8 teams in the 4x100 & 4x400 are … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why I Loved the IAAF World Relays
Complete Stats of 4x100m Fastest Anchor Leg Splits
Mike Hurst is probably the best known Coach-Journalist combo out there. But Pierre-Jean Vazel is a close second, as you probably know his name either as an Elite Coach or as a Journalist. Or both. As a coach, he coached 2 sprinters under 10.00 seconds (Nigeria’s Olusoji Fasuba 9.85 100m). The … [Read more...] about Complete Stats of 4x100m Fastest Anchor Leg Splits
Why the Men’s USA Lost the 4x200m AGAIN (and How to Teach the Relays)
Here is a quick recap of what we can learn from the USA Men’s 4x200 where they got disqualified on the 3rd exchange. Pass with Right, Receive with Left. The incoming runner did not swap hands, and was trying to pass with the left-hand to left-hand. Don’t Leave too soon. The incoming runner … [Read more...] about Why the Men’s USA Lost the 4x200m AGAIN (and How to Teach the Relays)
Carmelita Jeter Block Analysis – How to Improve your Start and Drive Phase
Doing a starting block analysis is one of the most popular topics on the Blog. When I critique someone’s form, whether it’s out of the starting blocks, or maxV (maximum velocity), I try to find 2 or 3 things they are doing right, 2-3 things what can be corrected or adjusted, and finally HOW TO … [Read more...] about Carmelita Jeter Block Analysis – How to Improve your Start and Drive Phase
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Measure Up!
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 about his background and involvement in Track, … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Measure Up!
Why Do Sprinters do Tuck Jumps before Starting Blocks
Watching 8 athletes line up in the 100 meters is interesting to watch. You can see the various pre-race routines, including doing tuck jumps or simply doing an explosive vertical jump before settling into your blocks. The reason is for Post-activation Potentiation (PAP), and it gets all the … [Read more...] about Why Do Sprinters do Tuck Jumps before Starting Blocks
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 2]
This article was written by Paul Hoffman. You can read his previous articles here. He has read and researched several research papers on sprinting and performance articles so you don’t have to. If any of these articles interest you, feel free to research the case studies and methodology and … [Read more...] about Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 2]
