This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about The X Factor… Be Like Track and Field
Archives for September 2014
How to Develop Hip Flexors for Speed
This article is guest blogged by Travis Hansen, author of The Speed Encyclopedia. He also wrote Why Acceleration is More Important than Top Speed in Most Sports and Building Your Horsepower – The Power Development Model Part 1 and Part 2, which are full excerpts from his book. He also wrote 8 … [Read more...] about How to Develop Hip Flexors for Speed
Kick in the Butt
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about Kick in the Butt
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Rosa Blanca
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 Music … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Rosa Blanca
How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness is also referred as "DOMS". This muscle stiffness or soreness occurs 24-48 hours after an intense training session or when introduced to a new training program. In fact, I am guilty of having this right now, as I haven’t squatted for a while, and my legs are heavy … [Read more...] about How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
My Two Secrets to Running Fast
People go crazy over a 40 yard dash time, but I feel you need to look at the Standing Long Jump and Standing Vertical Jump for talent acquisition. This article will explain my philosophy in training, and why I choose to do what I do. If you read carefully, you'll notice Kenta' Bell has similar … [Read more...] about My Two Secrets to Running Fast
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Spare the Rod
Note: Make sure you read Doug’s article on Ray Rice from last week. 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 … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Spare the Rod
Coaching Witchcraft
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about Coaching Witchcraft
Integrating Strength & Power Training for Sprinters into the Track Session [Part 3]
The Employment of On-Track, Applicable Strength Training Methods Transferable to Sprint Performance. Jim Hiserman is the author of 3 books: The Art of Long Hurdling: A Guide to Racing and Training for 400 meter Hurdles Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training Strength and … [Read more...] about Integrating Strength & Power Training for Sprinters into the Track Session [Part 3]
Michelle Thomas and the Winning Mindset: Her Story
This article was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon M45 over 400m. Click here … [Read more...] about Michelle Thomas and the Winning Mindset: Her Story
