Speed decreases with age. That's a fact of life. Check the World Records in different age groups if you don’t believe me. I call it "The Law of Attrition". I used a random sample of the 2007 WMA results in Ricionne, using the M40 – M65 5 year age groups as my sample pool: … [Read more...] about Speed and the Masters Sprinter
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Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Promotional Roadshows
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organizing Committee is heading to North America to conduct a series of Promotional Roadshows. Held in Toronto March 26 and Vancouver June 11, the Roadshow is the perfect opportunity for you to join with fellow sport participants and representatives of Canadian … [Read more...] about Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Promotional Roadshows
WMA2009 Timetable – Scheduling the 200m and 400m
I am very please to see the schedule for the upcoming 2009 World Masters Athletics. In the qualifying rounds, how you place in your race guarantees your spot in the next round, but your time guarantees your lane assignment. The fastest qualifying times are assigned Lanes 3, 4, 5, 6 and the slower … [Read more...] about WMA2009 Timetable – Scheduling the 200m and 400m
The MOYE Victory Starting Blocks- Is Quicker Better?
Click Here for more information on the Moye Victory III Starting Block The Moye Starting block concept is simple. The angles of the blocks are much different than conventional starting blocks. The rear block has a very steep angle, and the front block has a low angle for the heel of your … [Read more...] about The MOYE Victory Starting Blocks- Is Quicker Better?
2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 200m
The 2008 USATF Masters Championships were held in Spokane, WA from Aug 7-10. The usual suspects came out (as usual) in the Mens 200m. Stephen Robbins bettered the listed world M65 200m record in 25.36 (-0.8w) seconds. Earlier this year he posted a pending world record time of 25.20 seconds, … [Read more...] about 2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 200m
2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Womens 200m
The 2008 USATF Masters Championships were held in Spokane, WA from Aug 7-10. I was surprised to see the number of Canucks in Spokane. The heartbreak race was the W50 200 Meters. Amanda Scotti was leading the race until lactic acid got the best in her. She ended up tripping, but still … [Read more...] about 2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Womens 200m
2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 400m Hurdles
The 2008 USATF Masters Championships were held in Spokane, WA from Aug 7-10. I finally resolved the camera malfunction from yesterday in time to film the 400 meter hurdles. Note to self: always bring 2 cameras and lots of batteries. The M40 and M50 were extremely close finishes. Congrats to … [Read more...] about 2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 400m Hurdles
2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 100m
The 2008 USATF Masters Championships were held in Spokane, WA from Aug 7-10. After crossing the border, it was still a 2 hour drive to Seattle, then another 5 hours across HWY 90 in some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest Due to a camera malfunction, I was only able to … [Read more...] about 2008 USATF Masters Champs Videos – Mens 100m
Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
In case you missed the May 6, 2008 edition of ESPN's E:60 Torpedo, here is a 10 minute video of Dara Torres. In January 2006, Dara Torres "Support Team" included swim coaches Michael Lohberg & Chris Jackson, and Florida Panthers' Strength & Conditioning Andy O'Brien. And of course, her secret … [Read more...] about Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
August is Masters Championships Month
August is Masters Month! These Championship provides competition in most events for Masters Men and Women aged 35 years and over, and "sub-masters" aged 30-34. Here are 3 great Track meets to choose from if your not going to Beijing: Canadian Masters Championships in Regina August 1-3, … [Read more...] about August is Masters Championships Month
