In case you missed it, here is a start of a huge multi-part article that is so good, it should be a (paid) book or ebook. But it's not... it's free
Why You Need 5-7 Races to Get Sharp for a Championship meet
If I had 2 words to describe a 100m sprinter, that is: Energy Distribution A good start sets you up for the entire race, but don’t forget all
Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 9]
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
What is the Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)? Part 2
Click here for What is the Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)? Part 1 As a chiropractor and musculoskeletal practitioner, I see pain over the lateral
Horizontal Jumps – Teaching Leg Extension & Landings
By Robert Marchetti, Assistant Track Coach, Rider University. The landing in the long jump and the last phase of the triple jump is marked by the
Why is the BMI Used to Determine Overweight Risks?
I recently had a full medical physical and was told I was "overweight" because my BMI was 26.9 (I am 1.81m tall - just under 6 feet tall - and weight
What is the High Jump World Record by Height Differential?
When Usain Bolt ran 9.58 with a +0.9 tailwind, the calculators adjusted his actual time to 9.63 (using wind and altitude). Justin Gatlin's recent
Top Five Strength Training Exercises For Sprinters Revisited
This article is guest blogged by Karsten Jensen and Steve Millward. You many remember Karsten wrote The # 1 Lower Body Strength Exercise to
How High is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey’s Vertical Jump?
Watching eight athletes line up in the 100 meters is always interesting to watch. You can see the various pre-race routines like a caged tiger,
