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
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When to Resume Training from Injury
This article is guest blogged by Lee Ness, a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles, the Head Coach/Sprint Coach at City of Salisbury Athletics, and Running Club and Track and Field Team Manager for Wiltshire Athletics Association. Click here for my review on Lee Ness’ Sports … [Read more...] about When to Resume Training from Injury
Using a Metronome to Improve Speed in a Masters Sprinter
This article was written by Paul Hoffman. You can read his previous articles here. He has also read and researched several research papers on sprinting and performance articles so you don’t have to. Using a Metronome to Improve Speed in a Masters Sprinter I thought I came up with the original … [Read more...] about Using a Metronome to Improve Speed in a Masters Sprinter
The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 2)
This article was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon M45 over 400m. Click here to … [Read more...] about The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 2)
The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 1)
This article was written by Stevie Gee, a personal trainer, fitness coach and a GB Master Athlete at 400m. He competed for Northern Ireland in the early 1990s, and aims to run at the European Vets Athletic Championships, next year’s World Masters Championships in Lyon M45 over 400m. Click here … [Read more...] about The Winning Mind: the Rick Beardsell Story (Part 1)
Hamstring Injury Management, Part 2
This guest post was written by Dr. Allan Tissenbaum. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in both Surgery and Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he is a top ranked Masters Sprinter winning several National titles in the M50 category and prior years. He has run … [Read more...] about Hamstring Injury Management, Part 2
Hamstrung by the Hamstring – Treatment and Prevention, Part 1
This guest post was written by Dr. Allan Tissenbaum. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in both Surgery and Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he is a top ranked Masters Sprinter winning several National titles in the M50 category and prior years. He has run … [Read more...] about Hamstrung by the Hamstring – Treatment and Prevention, Part 1
Comparison of Running Speed for Masters Aged 40-65
This article is guest blogged by Steven Millward, a Masters sprinter from Toronto. Jimson’s Note: We hear all the theories about sprinters losing speed with time as compared to distance runners. We also hear about the differences between aging men vs women. Looking at 3 factors … [Read more...] about Comparison of Running Speed for Masters Aged 40-65
Aging has Greater Impact on Anaerobic versus Aerobic Power [MASTERS]
This article is “scientific proof” of something we already know. We are constantly told we lose speed as we get older, but our aerobic capacity does not decline as fast as our speed. But what about anaerobic capacity? The point of know this attrition is setting realistic goals in your “comeback” or … [Read more...] about Aging has Greater Impact on Anaerobic versus Aerobic Power [MASTERS]
The 400 meters Run-Your-Age Club
As we get older, we need goals. Annual goals. Gone are the days when just searching and hunting for their daily food was a priority. Golfers like to “shoot their age” meaning hitting a 75 at age 75 on an 18 hole golf course… most likely from the red tees! But for Masters track, what are the new … [Read more...] about The 400 meters Run-Your-Age Club
