Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.). This initial run will be for 8 weeks only. This Presentation is 13 minutes, followed by Q&A on the comparison … [Read more...] about Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
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Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
First, a huge thank you to Richie Mercado for organising the NACACTFCA (North America, Central America, and Caribbean Track & Field Coaches Association) conference during this covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Personally, I wish I was in Puerto Rico for this event. But given the … [Read more...] about Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
Vitamin C & Gelatin Supplementation for Sports Performance & Recovery
Back when I was training as an open athlete (1984-93), the only supplement I would take was Vitamin C. It was well researched that Vitamin C could help "reduce the chances of catching a cold", "reduce the effects of cold symptoms when you had a cold", and improve collagen synthesis in muscles and … [Read more...] about Vitamin C & Gelatin Supplementation for Sports Performance & Recovery
Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods >> Click here for Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners Introducing Neural Recovery … [Read more...] about Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods In reading the latest Freelap Friday Question and Answer Blog I noticed that John O’Malley, a successful high school distance coach in … [Read more...] about Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
Be Proactive, Not Reactive With Your Injuries
The biggest problem with injuries is that you probably do not care about them until you are hurt. It is much more fun to watch highlights then it is to pop on YouTube and learn a bit more about your hamstring and how it works. The culture when it comes to injuries and healthcare, is to be reactive … [Read more...] about Be Proactive, Not Reactive With Your Injuries
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
The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
Let me start with the obvious: Sleep is the cheapest form of Recovery and Regeneration. No pill or food can replace this. And yet, people neglect this. People abuse it. And that means poor performances, increased chances of injury, foggy brains and un-productivity, post-lunch crashing, bad … [Read more...] about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 4]
This is Part 4 of a multi-part article. Please read Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 1] first. Then read Part 2 here. Then read Part 3 here. Up until now I’ve only discussed “passive” forms of recovery training that athletes can partake in to help increase the likelihood that … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 4]
2017: 3 Golden Rules for Track and Field
Happy New Year! It's may be a new calendar year, but most athletes have begun training the 2016-2017 season! That being said, it's always good to review the "hot topics" of 2016, especially on social media. Looking back at my Facebook and my Twitter feeds, the 4 common topics were: … [Read more...] about 2017: 3 Golden Rules for Track and Field
