Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Ron Davis was a member of two outstanding Spartan cross country teams – the 1962 squad that won the NCAA Championship and the 1961 team that finished second. In track and field, he specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. His breadth of coaching men and … [Read more...] about Interview with Ron Davis, former Speed City Spartan
Interviews
Darren Campbell would not Encourage his Kids to Run Track
On a recent BBC 5 Live Radio show (link to radio show archive and MP3 below), Darren Campbell says he would not encourage his three children to follow him into athletics, as the recent doping claims have made him lose faith in the sport. (If you don't know who England's Darren Campbell is, read … [Read more...] about Darren Campbell would not Encourage his Kids to Run Track
PODCAST on Microstretching Benefits
I briefly discussed the benefits of Microstretching in my recent article How to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). There is pending research that Low intensity static stretching or Microstretching may be beneficial for DOMS, as well as improve your range of motion. You have to go back to … [Read more...] about PODCAST on Microstretching Benefits
Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof by Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Henk Kraaijenhof currently works for Vortx (Dutch only web site) and his blog is www.helpingthebesttogetbetter.com Henk's coaching credentials include Nelli Cooman, Melene Ottey, Troy Douglas and Tennis star Mary Pierce. His specialty is the physical and mental coaching, in particular stress and … [Read more...] about Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof by Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Translating Strength Training into Speed [PODCAST]
Besides running fast, what can you do outside the track to run faster? What do you need to do in the weightroom to translate your strength training into speed on the track? What do you need to watch out for? In the book, High-Performance Training for Sports by David Joyce & Daniel … [Read more...] about Translating Strength Training into Speed [PODCAST]
Remembering Ernie Bullard, former Coach of San Jose State and USC
Ernie Bullard died on Aug. 21 from complications following a series of strokes and heart attacks during the past year at the age 77. He is best remembered of his long Track and Field Coaching careers at San Jose State University and the University of Southern California. Among the USC athletes … [Read more...] about Remembering Ernie Bullard, former Coach of San Jose State and USC
Interview with Laurier Primeau, WAC Canada, and Head Coach at TWU
Laurier Primeau is the Head Track and Field Coach at Trinity Western University since 2011. Also, the World Athletics Center has added a Canadian base to its growing International presence for the 2014-15 season along with Primeau and world-renown sports chiropractor Dr Gerry … [Read more...] about Interview with Laurier Primeau, WAC Canada, and Head Coach at TWU
Mike Agostini: The Forgotten World’s Fastest Man [PODCAST]
On August 7, 1954 during the Empire Games (now called the Commonwealth Games) in Vancouver, B.C., Roger Bannister of England and John Landy and Australia met for the first time at the newly constructed Empire Stadium (which was later demolished in 1993) But the forgotten part of this Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Mike Agostini: The Forgotten World’s Fastest Man [PODCAST]
14 Tapering Strategies to Bring Speed Athletes to Peak Cycle
This article is guest blogged by Ryan Banta, an assistant coach at the Ladue/St. Louis Lightning Track; Feld club. He previously wrote Sprint Drills and Cues and Acceleration and Maximum Velocity To view all his articles on this Blog click here . It's my birthday, and I thought … [Read more...] about 14 Tapering Strategies to Bring Speed Athletes to Peak Cycle
Interview with Lyle McDonald [Podcast with Derek Hansen]
Lyle McDonald is my go-to guy when it comes to asking advice on nutrition, supplements, and performance. He is also the author of the Protein Book along with 6 other books. I’ve had several Q&A’s with him on this Blog, namely: Vegetarian Nutrition and Sports Performance How much … [Read more...] about Interview with Lyle McDonald [Podcast with Derek Hansen]
