People think Video Analysis software is too time consuming, resource intensive, or just too expensive. This 32 page ebook is packed with good tips. Yes, you have to sign up, but they won't spam you with your email address. I signed up many months ago, and have yet to receive a follow up … [Read more...] about Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
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Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
I wrote about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns and wanted to shed some insight on the two different models, one with Heart Rate capability, and one without. In December 2017, the difference between the 2 models was about £25 or $30USD. So I decided to wear BOTH … [Read more...] about Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
7 Best Tips for Purchasing Wearable Technology and Activity Trackers
When I was ten years old in 1980, my parents received a pedometer as a gift from a friend. It was an interesting little device that looked like a fancy stopwatch of sorts. It was round and had a belt clip that you could fasten on your waist. When you shook it, it made a jiggling sound inside like … [Read more...] about 7 Best Tips for Purchasing Wearable Technology and Activity Trackers
Interview with Mark Kokavec, on Designing Shoes & Spikes
This is part 15 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, Season Three. To review the past 45 interviews, click here. Part 1 was Jeff Cubos, Chiropractor and Performance Therapist Part 2 was John Godina, World Athletics Center founder & Elite Shot Putter Part 3 was Questions & Answers … [Read more...] about Interview with Mark Kokavec, on Designing Shoes & Spikes
Interview with Carl Valle, USATF Level 2 Sprints & Hurdles Coach
This is part 14 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, Season Three. To review the past 43 interviews, click here. Part 1 was Jeff Cubos, Chiropractor and Performance Therapist Part 2 was John Godina, World Athletics Center founder & Elite Shot Putter Part 3 was Questions & Answers … [Read more...] about Interview with Carl Valle, USATF Level 2 Sprints & Hurdles Coach
iDashboards 2014 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all you have to do is go 6-0 on 3 consecutive weekends to win the National Championships. Or 7-0 if you want to include the play-in games. The … [Read more...] about iDashboards 2014 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Alan Oliveira WR 20.66 – Should he Run in Able-Bodied Olympics?
Alan Oliveira ran a world record 20.66 for 200 meters (see video below at the end of this post). Before I get to my point, I want to rewind to my post last Friday which poses 2 questions: (1) At what point does drugs and supplements give an advantage to the athlete? (2) What is the fine line … [Read more...] about Alan Oliveira WR 20.66 – Should he Run in Able-Bodied Olympics?
How MaxCDN Saved the Harry Jerome Track Meet
The Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic was held on July 1 and part of the National Track League. The NTL is a point based grand prix series with stops in Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria. The 2013 meet celebrated its 30 year tradition, rain or shine. … [Read more...] about How MaxCDN Saved the Harry Jerome Track Meet
I Didn’t Hear the Gun! The 1977 World Cup 400m Re-Run
The new Omega ”soundless guns” have created an interesting twist in the past 15 years. The new starting “gun”, which made its debut in Vancouver 2010, does 3 things when the starter pulls the trigger: (1) flashes a light (2) sends the sound to the speakers (3) starts the timer. I personally … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Hear the Gun! The 1977 World Cup 400m Re-Run
New and Improved iPhone sprintTimer
This week is a big week at the Apple app store. I wrote about the the iPhone sprintTimer – Photo Finish & Race Timing back in 2011. If you are familiar with the iPhone sprintTimer, you’ll love the new features. (upgrades are free if you already own it) There is a new menu choice called “Start … [Read more...] about New and Improved iPhone sprintTimer
