I had a few comments about my pre-race routine, with a 55 or 60 min warm up before entering the Call room. I usually take a full 60 min, but have cut it back to 55 minutes on race day. Prob because of nerves, or I'm slightly rushing it. Or, I don't have my teammates with me to "talk, yack or … [Read more...] about Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
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Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
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
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
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
The Best Free Coaching Book – post Beijing 2022 Olympics
I'll be the first to admit I'm not a huge fan of the Winter Olympics, other than NHL players in Ice Hockey. Why? Because I'm not a huge fan of Time TrialsJudging EventsBoth Time Trials & Judging Events But I do enjoy both Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon and Speed Skating. We're … [Read more...] about The Best Free Coaching Book – post Beijing 2022 Olympics
The Ultimate 400m Track Webinar for Coaches & Athletes
JOIN ME this Tuesday February 15th when Kevin Tyler, Mike Hurst, and myself will host a Zoom Webinar on everything 400 meters. There is no cost, and it will be recorded for those who can't make it. Connecting this global initiative was a challenge, with Mike in Australia, Kevin in the USA, and … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 400m Track Webinar for Coaches & Athletes
NACAC Athletics Coaching Science Series 2022
I want to thank Richie Mercado for his continuous dedication in organising the NACACTFCA (North America, Central America, and Caribbean Track & Field Coaches Association) conference. The last April 2020 event was 100% virtual, given the state of the world with Covid19. If you missed it, all … [Read more...] about NACAC Athletics Coaching Science Series 2022
