Monday morning. Up at 3:45 AM in order to catch the 7:00 AM Jet Blue flight from Tampa to New York JFK to teach my classes. First day of the spring semester at NYU and I am excited to “get the party started”. The irony is that I am flying into a Nor’easter, nicknamed Juno, while others are … [Read more...] about Flakes and Fakes [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Archives for January 2015
How Inflammation Can Affect Recovery, Performance and Overall Wellness
An athlete is a study of change and adaptation through the medium of movement. Movement itself is a complex interaction of structure, function, physiology and behaviour (physical, mental and emotional). The proper manipulation of these interactions determines the integrity of the connective and soft … [Read more...] about How Inflammation Can Affect Recovery, Performance and Overall Wellness
Want Speed? Try Hex Bar Deficit Training
Let's face it, at this point in 2015, there are not very many unique techniques left that can be employed to get athletes faster. In this article, I’m going to introduce and discuss one that I hope is still relatively unknown in the arena of speed development. The method is referred to as … [Read more...] about Want Speed? Try Hex Bar Deficit Training
Can a 11.3 100m Sprinter run a 43.18 400m WR? In Theory, YES
When a young laddie shows up at the track with a PB of 11.3, I tell him, “Son, if you ran your 100m, kept going for 400m without slowing down, you would break Michael Johnson's World Record!” Yes, it's true. Unlikely, but the math adds up. So how can a guy whose PB is 11.54 sec (or 11.3 hand … [Read more...] about Can a 11.3 100m Sprinter run a 43.18 400m WR? In Theory, YES
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 6]
Paul Hoffman 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 come up with your own conclusions. >> Click here for Part … [Read more...] about Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 6]
Circuit Training for Lactate Tolerance, Better Recovery and Weight Loss
I mentioned several years ago that a weight training program should be changed every 2 years. The same applies for circuit training, but to a lesser degree. I believe circuit training has its place in a Track and Field program (or any sport for that matter), from the youth level up to the Elite … [Read more...] about Circuit Training for Lactate Tolerance, Better Recovery and Weight Loss
Consequences [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Florida, the “Sunshine State”, is full of kooks. The temperate climate, sandy beaches, “Stand Your Ground” laws, and a permissive pro-gun culture make it magnet for some of the weirdest characters in the country. Carl Hiaasen, Dave Barry and Elmore Leonard have made a handsome living incorporating … [Read more...] about Consequences [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
History of microStretching® (Part 1)
INTRODUCTION In 1986 I was exposed to the concept of stretching as a therapeutic tool from a dear friend of mine, Waldemar Matuskewski PhD. In 1995 I created and founded a therapy known as Stretch Therapy® which led to the development of the technique of microStretching®. The purpose of this blog … [Read more...] about History of microStretching® (Part 1)
Personality-Based Winning
This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly May 24, 2012 printed edition, reprinted with permission. For more coaching advice, visit http://www.athleticsweekly.com By Barry Cook. Part 1 of a 6 part series. Each person has a unique “Signature” that defines them, be it the coach or the … [Read more...] about Personality-Based Winning
105 x 400m Relay = 26 Mile 385 Yard Marathon
I love the 4x400m Relay. But I was surprised to see the single person Marathon world record faster than a 105 x 400m Relay with 105 different runners. According to the Guinness World Record web site, under the category of Fastest Marathon by a relay team, a group from the United Arab Emirates … [Read more...] about 105 x 400m Relay = 26 Mile 385 Yard Marathon
