I think it’s fair to say most coaches use a stopwatch or tape measure to show improvement over time. It can be a simple chronograph, or the Freelap Timing System. Whatever you choose, you measure, then improve on that. How accurate is another story, which is why I use Freelap. It’s … [Read more...] about You Can’t Improve What you Don’t Measure
Sports Nutrition
Treating Pain and Inflammation with Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Vioxx
DISCLOSURE: Please see your Physician before taking any kind of drug, either orally or topically. If you’ve run track for a while, especially sprints, then you’ve probably experienced injuries. If you are a Masters sprinter like me, then you know injuries are part of the game. Injuries come in … [Read more...] about Treating Pain and Inflammation with Ibuprofen, Diclofenac and Vioxx
Legally Cheating with Stimulants
DISCLOSURE: This article is for informational purposes only. If you choose to consume the product below, it is advisable you see your physician if you have any health related or heart conditions that can be affected with high doses of caffeine. SpeedEndurance.com is not responsible for your … [Read more...] about Legally Cheating with Stimulants
Aires Merritt 7 Steps to Success
First, I want to congratulate Andreas Behm who has been appointed the Head Coach of the World Sprints Center at the World Athletics Center, based in Phoenix, Arizona. (read the press release here) Second, there was good article on The Guardian last Friday where they had a detailed piece on Aries … [Read more...] about Aires Merritt 7 Steps to Success
Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
The Wall Street Journal ran an article on April 10 on Dr. Jeffrey Brown, a Houston-based endocrinologist, prescribing a number of young, athletic males being treated for thyroid deficiency, including Carl Lewis and Galen Rupp (10,000m silver medalist in London 2012). To date, Dr. Brown, who is … [Read more...] about Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
This article is non-specific to any particular vendor. Do your homework and price comparison before purchasing protein powders and supplements, either locally or online. My only advice is to buy supplements from companies who do NOT make prohormones to avoid contamination. For those who … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
Yes Virginia, Even Horses Bi-Carbonate Load to Win
For those who think humans are the only ones that will win at any cost (including Lance Armstrong), then I got news for you. Even horses will bi-carbonate to win. I wrote about baking soda and bicarbonate loading in several past articles. Today, it’s all about Nitric Oxide products including … [Read more...] about Yes Virginia, Even Horses Bi-Carbonate Load to Win
Eating Real Food Instead of Protein Powders
My article last week on Vitamin D in real foods instead of supplements got re-tweeted due to popularity so I think a similar article is called for. We all agree protein powders have an edge for convenience. Some are RTD (ready to drink), and some just require cold water and a shaker. I usually … [Read more...] about Eating Real Food Instead of Protein Powders
Fitness Facts: Calculating BMI, RPI and BMR
Since this is the new year, a lot of (non-track) folks are trying to lose weight. Yesterday’s article was on abdominal training for elite athletes, but the average layman can use the same workouts too. Here are some handy formulas to keep in mind. Calculating your Body Mass Index To calculate … [Read more...] about Fitness Facts: Calculating BMI, RPI and BMR
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
I was reading an article on how Alaska’s Dawn to Dusk race was only 3 hours and 40 minutes! In Rome, Sunrise to Sunset is exactly 9 hours long from 7am to 4pm (as of today) If that is the case, how are you getting enough Vitamin D through sunshine? Especially in rainy Vancouver? I was in … [Read more...] about Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
