Long to Short, or Short to Long? That is the question! Coach Ryan Banta of Parkway Central High School and Nick Buckvar of Ladue High School compare and contrast two different systems of sprint training over an entire season. The clinic session was purposefully developed to give coaches … [Read more...] about Long-to-Short or Short-to-Long? Comparing & Contrasting Different Training Models
Archives for 2015
7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
Below is a Q&A with Derek Hansen, the founder of Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stimulation devices. Click here for more information on the SpeedCoach EMS. Question 1: First of all, I understand you recommended the Globus system on freelapusa.com. Why do you simply prefer that device? … [Read more...] about 7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
Do Curves Matter?
Do Curves Matter in the 200m or 400m? Everyone dreads lane 1 for the 200m (curve too tight), or dreads lane 8 (or 9) for the 400m (running scared). Track and field news has complied the best performance known to have been achieved in each lane of the track in each of the curve-affected events … [Read more...] about Do Curves Matter?
Colm O’Connell: Secrets of Kenyan Training
Man on a Mission is a video narrated by Irishman Eamonn Coghlan on the life of Brother Colm O'Connell and his work at St. Patrick's High School in Iten, Kenya. The full length 3 part video is presented at full length. (If you have a Vimeo account, you can download it and watch at a later date or … [Read more...] about Colm O’Connell: Secrets of Kenyan Training
Force Application and Body Alignment, Part 2: Drills for Touchdown and Posture
CLICK HERE for Part 1 of Force Application and Body Alignment, Part I: Drills for Touchdown and Posture. This tutorial is guest blogged by Mike Goss, CSCS, and Level II USATF, jumps, throws, and combined events. Mike is also in the Coaches Advisory for USATF-GA. Click here for all articles … [Read more...] about Force Application and Body Alignment, Part 2: Drills for Touchdown and Posture
The Greatest Marathons Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]
The popularity of the Marathon isn’t going away. Ever since the Greek soldier Pheidippides allegedly ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, we have celebrated the 26 mile 385 yard distance. It wasn't always 26.2 miles or 42.195 km. In 1908, Queen Victoria wanted the marathon to start from … [Read more...] about The Greatest Marathons Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]
4 Most Important Factors in Sports Nutrition [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Vitamins, Minerals, and Sports Supplements market alone is worth $32 Billion (2012 figures). And that is not including food such as "healthy snacks" and real food items. You can be as simple as choosing plain water and eating real wholesome (organic) food. Yes, this works! Nutrition … [Read more...] about 4 Most Important Factors in Sports Nutrition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Force Application and Body Alignment, Part I: Drills for Touchdown and Posture
This tutorial is guest blogged by Mike Goss, CSCS, and Level II USATF, jumps, throws, and combined events. Mike is also in the Coaches Advisory for USATF-GA. Click here for all articles written by Mike Goss. The inclusion of force application and postural drills improves performance in … [Read more...] about Force Application and Body Alignment, Part I: Drills for Touchdown and Posture
What is the WR for Baseball’s Inside-the-park Home Run?
With the baseball season ending, it's fitting I write a short note about baseball and speed. Note that sometimes it is scored as a Triple AND an error. But according to the rules, an inside-the-park home run is scored when: A player must touch all four bases (in the order of first, second and … [Read more...] about What is the WR for Baseball’s Inside-the-park Home Run?
China’s Su Bingtian Secret to Breaking 10 seconds for 100 meters
Su Bingtian made history this year by becoming the first man in China to break the elusive 10 seconds barrier for 100 meters not once, but twice. He ran 9.99 in Eugene, followed by another 9.99 (-0.4) at the 2015 Beijing World Championships semi-finals which qualified him for the finals. After … [Read more...] about China’s Su Bingtian Secret to Breaking 10 seconds for 100 meters
