This article is written by Jim Hiserman, author of Developing Distance Runners, and Developing Distance Runners Volume 2, which is released today. Click here to read all articles written by Jim Hiserman. In Volume I, of “Developing Distance Runners”, I focused on integrating training methods … [Read more...] about A Systematic Approach To Developing Individual Success Within A Dynamic Team Culture
Life & Culture
Why We Should Allow Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDS) in Sport
Up until the 1992 Olympics, the Olympic movement spent 96 years promoting Amateurism where you have unpaid athletes competing for the love of the sport rather than for the money. The most famous case was American Decathlete Jim Thorpe being stripped of his two gold medals in 1912 for having … [Read more...] about Why We Should Allow Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDS) in Sport
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]
The Tulips Are Out [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The month of May is bracketed by two floral parentheses. The month begins with the bursting of tulips and ends with the lusty blooming of ant-infested peonies around Memorial Day. In between we will see and smell lilacs, hydrangea and iris. In the tropics we have experienced the all-too-short … [Read more...] about The Tulips Are Out [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Alcohol, Exercise and Smart Choices
The question of alcohol and exercise has always been a topic of controversy. In September 1988, my varsity athletes had to attend a compulsory “Awareness seminar” on Drugs in order to be eligible to compete. Now we all remember what happened in September 1988, right? (**cough cough Ben … [Read more...] about Alcohol, Exercise and Smart Choices
Baltimore and Bruce [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
I love the city of Baltimore. I attended University of Baltimore Law School in the late 60’s. I became a fan of the Orioles when they had two Robinsons and a gentle giant named Boog. Manager Earl Weaver perfected the art of the theatrical rant and grew tomatoes in the bullpen. They had four … [Read more...] about Baltimore and Bruce [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Get Off My Lawn [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
I can get into “cranky old man” mode pretty easily. I usually feel I have adapted to modern times. I have acquiesced to the necessary technological gadgets of this era, and have, in some cases, become an “early adopter”. I am a discerning consumer of contemporary culture including music, film, … [Read more...] about Get Off My Lawn [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Dancing in the Dark [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
The grainy cell-phone video footage was of poor quality. However, the action was unmistakable. Adam Levine, brilliant frontman for the band Maroon 5, and crusty judge on The Voice, was being accosted by a female fan while he was singing on-stage. The incident took place on Monday night, April 6th … [Read more...] about Dancing in the Dark [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Why Speed Endurance is Essential for Survival
Being April 1st, it's time for some lighter off-beat stories in the world of Track and Field or Coaching. Last year, I wrote NOT an April Fools Joke – 5 True Stories About Me. There is this silly poem: Every morning in Africa, a Deer wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the … [Read more...] about Why Speed Endurance is Essential for Survival
