This article is co-written by Jimson Lee & Paul Hoffman In my opinion, the biggest drug issue in College Sports is Alcohol. The second biggest "best kept secret" issue is Eating Disorders. Primarily, athletes (mostly Women, but Men too) trying to lose weight, as well as the general … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Athletes
Archives for April 2021
Lactate Stacking for the 400m
Lactate Stacking for the 400m This Blog article was written by Stewart "Stew" Marshall (on Twitter: @Stew_CoachUK) Elements of this discussion form part of my personal presentation called “My Rabbit Hole of 400” a work that started many years ago in its thought process and more recently is … [Read more...] about Lactate Stacking for the 400m
Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
My “magic warm-up” is a near all-out 150m 20 minutes before racing, say 95-97% top speed. Just make sure you have the timing of the race correct! Or, heaven forbid, they move your race to an earlier start time. The warm-up is a very simple concept. You do whatever you have do, to be 100% ready … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships Schedule (and the 200-400 double)
Yes, the 200-400 double is possible! They listened to us! Without having to contest more than one discipline on any given day, the TRADITIONAL doubles are now possible: 100m and 200m (Usain Bolt, and many others)200m and 400m (Valerie Brisco Hooks, Marie-Josee Perec, and Michael Johnson)800m … [Read more...] about 2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships Schedule (and the 200-400 double)
You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
Charlie Francis once said about Vertical Integration: Do ALL the components, ALL of the time. You shouldn't do weights all Fall & Spring, only to stop in the Summer pre-competition, or even Competition phase. Today, it's not unusual to see Sprinters do a weight session 4 days away from an … [Read more...] about You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
Last week, Tom McTaggart wrote Using Critical Zone Training in Developing Versatile Sprinting Potential. This article on Middle Distance Training was presented at the NYSPHSAA Track & Field Coaches’ Clinic – Liverpool, NY on March 23, 2012. His resume includes: Suffern High School (N.Y.) … [Read more...] about Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
PRMC Royal Marines Press Up Test (60 Push Ups in 2 Minutes)
Here is another push-up test to gauge your fitness: the PRMC (Potential Royal Marines Course) or Royal Marines Press Up Test (or 60 Push Ups in 120 seconds... that's 1 push up or press up every 2 seconds) Last week I posted the 40 Pushups in 1 Minute Challenge (Indiana Fireman Test): This … [Read more...] about PRMC Royal Marines Press Up Test (60 Push Ups in 2 Minutes)
8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
How to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance. Sleep is the cheapest recovery & regeneration tool out there, yet it's so abused. Even I am guilty at times because I am juggling a day job (London UK is very expensive!). So here are 8 tips to help you sleep better, and you'll … [Read more...] about 8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
Here are my Critical 12 Tests for 100-400m Sprinters
If you want to know your 100m time, the best way is to run 100m! Have a good day, and see you at the track! But seriously.. Tests, Time Trials, Assessments, Predictors, NFL Combine... all these jargons, and they are all the same! In short, we want to know "what we can do" for an actual event, … [Read more...] about Here are my Critical 12 Tests for 100-400m Sprinters
The Woodway Curve Treadmill Training Guide for 400m Sprinters
DISCLOSURE: I know I'm going to get a lot of comments & criticism for this long to short approach, but what works for me, may not work for you. But after 20 years of Achilles injuries (since 1998) and trying to train short to long (since 2002), and the full rupture tear of my Achilles (2016), … [Read more...] about The Woodway Curve Treadmill Training Guide for 400m Sprinters
