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 – Fight or Flight?
Archives for October 2014
Why Do I Coach?
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 Why Do I Coach?
Sport Specificity and RESPECT
This article is a rant. I am tired of reading articles about athletes from other sports trying to "better" athletes who train exclusively for Track in Field. You know what I'm talking about... i.e. Olympic lifters have a faster start or first 10m split than a trained Sprinter i.e. … [Read more...] about Sport Specificity and RESPECT
Bring Back the Handicap Foot Race
This article is guest blogged by Liam Collins, founder of the www.allstarfootracing.com. Read more about Liam in my Freelap Friday Five interview here. For videos and articles on handicapped races, click here. We are an alternative fitness club based in the North East of England, an … [Read more...] about Bring Back the Handicap Foot Race
If Your Long Hair Touches the Track in the Set Position, Is This a False Start?
In the 40 years I have been competing in Track and Field, I have never seen or heard anyone with long hair get disqualified when the hair touches the track in the SET position. In THEORY, the hair is part of the body, and if it touches the track beyond the starting line, then it should be … [Read more...] about If Your Long Hair Touches the Track in the Set Position, Is This a False Start?
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Raisins, Fargo and the Sheriff
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 – Raisins, Fargo and the Sheriff
My Take on Overspeed and Resisted Training Devices
I get so many emails from vendors trying to sell or endorse their latest device with the ultimate goal of improving acceleration and top end speed (MaxV or maximum velocity). There are only a handful of really useful gadgets, but it all depends on your athletes. My opinion is you need to … [Read more...] about My Take on Overspeed and Resisted Training Devices
Have We Only Produced 100 faster sprinters in the last 44 years?
At the end of the 1960's, the low-altitude world records were... 100m 10.03 (4.7% worse than today) 200m 19.9H = 20.14 auto (5.0% worse than today) 400m 44.67 (converted from Y 3.5% worse than today) Today, those times would rank #103, #103, and #115. And we are talking about … [Read more...] about Have We Only Produced 100 faster sprinters in the last 44 years?
Adam Gemili Speed Secrets on Starting Blocks
Here is a great short video of Adam Gemili giving speed tips out of the blocks. Everything he says is spot on, so listen up! A few comments, of course… One, when people say to stay low, I tell them if you start in a crouch position, exploding out at 45 degrees, then the horizontal forces … [Read more...] about Adam Gemili Speed Secrets on Starting Blocks
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 Choirboys and Indians
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 Choirboys and Indians
