This article was written by Todd Acheson, a two-time NCAA DIV II All-American in the High Jump. If you have any questions about this article, you can email him at tacheson@gmail.com I firmly believe that this article will add two or more inches to your high jump next season. The calculations are … [Read more...] about Add 2 Inches to your High Jump with the Intercept Point
Archives for May 2015
Courageous Act [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
In less than 24 hours I have to eat my words. I was wrong. Yesterday, in a post titled “First Shoe Drops”, I expressed skepticism that the US vote for FIFA President would be cast against the incumbent, Sepp Blatter. I wrongly assumed that Sunil Gulati, President of the US Federation [USSF] would … [Read more...] about Courageous Act [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
First Shoe Drops [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The overnight news was stunning. In an early morning raid at a fancy hotel in Zurich, Swiss police arrested a gaggle of FIFA officials. Americans who are used to our traditional “perp walks” had to be disappointed: no firearms, no handcuffs, and no meat wagons. The subjects were detained in a … [Read more...] about First Shoe Drops [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Was it a Foul? Julius Yego Javelin Kenya National Record
Congrats to Julius Yego of Kenya with his 86.88m Javelin National Record yesterday at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2015. (Yes, I know what you are thinking. Kenya is a powerhouse in the Javelin?) But was it a foul? We all remember the controversy when Greg Rutherford set the British Long Jump … [Read more...] about Was it a Foul? Julius Yego Javelin Kenya National Record
Usain Bolt 200m Secret: Dropping the Shoulder?
In a recent interview with ESPN, Usain Bolt said just prior to his 200m in Ostrava: ... his goal remained to break his own 200 world record of 19.19, set in 2009. "The 200's my favourite event. I really focus on trying to run faster over 200. My aim is always gonna be the 200 meters. That's one … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt 200m Secret: Dropping the Shoulder?
Synchronized Weightlifting in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
We have Synchronized Swimming, Synchronized Diving, and Synchronized Gymnastics. How about Synchronized Weightlifting? How about seeing two people clean and jerk, in tandem? (The snatch scares me!) You'll need to find two people with the same height and preferably same arm length. With … [Read more...] about Synchronized Weightlifting in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Sub 10 seconds 100m Times by Age
I want to thank Scott Olberding for posting this graph on Twitter. I had so many emails this week about Justin Gatlin's recent PR in Doha, plus the fact that all the top sprinters (i..e Jamaicans) were "ducking" or avoiding Gatlin in fear of losing against him. This chart below shows the … [Read more...] about Sub 10 seconds 100m Times by Age
2 Hops, 2 Steps, 1 Jump #BattleOfTheBounds
Here are some great examples of doing 2 Hops, 2 Steps, 1 Jump in the Jumps Decathlon. Samir Layne 19.10m https://instagram.com/p/24aPKjMbto/ Omar Ope Craddock 18.15m https://instagram.com/p/21I3nyoeDQ/ Royce E. Dates Jr. 16.80m https://instagram.com/p/2q1XjNCsD9/ Kenta Bell … [Read more...] about 2 Hops, 2 Steps, 1 Jump #BattleOfTheBounds
The Jumps Decathlon #BattleOfTheBounds
The Jumps Decathlon was made popular by Malcolm Arnold's 1987 book Long jump. Here are the 10 events you can do in any order. For each event allow three successful attempts recording the best distance/time. For single leg left or right leg take off, alternate legs and take the best jump. Some … [Read more...] about The Jumps Decathlon #BattleOfTheBounds
When to Train through the Pain
You’re mid-way through a training session when you feel the onset of a small amount of pain. The decision whether to keep on pushing or to call it quits is a difficult one to make. The phrase "no pain no gain" - although motivating - is not one to live by as training through an injury can only … [Read more...] about When to Train through the Pain
