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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Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
I remember the expression "Building a Base", and Dan Pfaff would say "Building a Base of what?". There is some truth to that. More on that later. So this is the final instalment of a 5 part series: 2023 in Review.. Success? Let's review my goals for 2023 (on a limited 7 month training … [Read more...] about Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Getting there & getting sick! The only direct flight to Pescara was a train to London Stanstead. Else, it was fly direct to Ancona, then take (an Italian) train to Pescara. Given the track record, I simply didn't trust UK trains and their … [Read more...] about EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
2023 Race Report (Part 1)
This article has photos & videos of some of my races. Everything below is listed in the UK Power of 10 rankings, which is all public information. No hiding or lying on Seed times (which is a whole different story!). (Pescara results are still pending at the time of this writing) This is Part … [Read more...] about 2023 Race Report (Part 1)
My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series. If you are attempting a Masters comeback, or simply want 10 tips to apply for your training, here goes: 1. Lose Weight, Realistically You need to get your weight down using habits that are manageable (no crash weight loss). 400 meters is a LONG way … [Read more...] about My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
I started this Blog in May 2007, trying to dump my coaching & athlete experience in the "book I never wrote". 2007 was also my 1st year running Internationally (for Canada) at the WMA (as M40) in Ricionne, Italy. Those stories & videos are here on this blog. Honestly, I didn't expect a … [Read more...] about My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
Who is Credited with the Spin Technique in Shot Put?
With the passing of Dick Fosbury on March 12, 2023, I asked myself who was the first modern era person to radically change the Shot Put Glide technique? Who better to ask than Shaun Pickering? So I started a WhatsApp chat with him, but sadly Shaun passed away on May 12, 2023. The … [Read more...] about Who is Credited with the Spin Technique in Shot Put?
Oregon22 Coaches Club now Online
Last summer's 2022 World Championships in Eugene are now a distant memory. Good memories, however, but in no particular order... Tobi, Mondo, Sydney, Noah, Canada's 4x100 relay... it was a wonderful 10 days of competition. It was also 10 consecutive days of the Coaches Club. Early mornings for … [Read more...] about Oregon22 Coaches Club now Online
IFAC 2022: The Return of In-Person Conferences (with Virtual option)
I am please to announce after a 3 year hiatus that IFAC (International Festival of Coaching) is back as a an In person conference, with the option of Virtual remote if you can't travel. Where & When November 4-6, 2022, Palaindoor Padova, Padova, Italy.You have the option of the full … [Read more...] about IFAC 2022: The Return of In-Person Conferences (with Virtual option)
Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
As promised, here is last week's recording from our roundtable discussion (with Closed Caption, sub-titles, and multiple language translations, just in case). In this video, we had a 400 meter discussion with Kevin Tyler (ALTIS) and Mike Hurst (Fastrack 400) on all things 400m. Connecting this … [Read more...] about Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
