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
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Eating Disorders and Athletes
This article is co-written by Jimson Lee & Paul Hoffman In my opinion, the biggest drug issue in College Sports is Alcohol. The second biggest "best kept secret" issue is Eating Disorders. Primarily, athletes (mostly Women, but Men too) trying to lose weight, as well as the general … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Athletes
I Weighed Myself Every Monday Morning for 1 Year and the Results Shocked Me
Photo credits: Isaac Wendland. It's hard to believe it's been one full year since the Pandemic started on March 23, 2020. As Bono once said, "We are in different boats, but we're in the same storm". That being said, my goals are different than yours. My training program is very different than your … [Read more...] about I Weighed Myself Every Monday Morning for 1 Year and the Results Shocked Me
How to Lose Weight with the 4S Approach
This article isn't only for those who want to lose weight. It also applies to athletes at any level. There is a well known approach to sports called "4S"... Strength, Speed, Stamina & Suppleness. You can also add #5 Skill (including Agility & co-ordination), and #6 Sports-Psychology, but … [Read more...] about How to Lose Weight with the 4S Approach
Why is the BMI Used to Determine Overweight Risks?
I recently had a full medical physical and was told I was "overweight" because my BMI was 26.9 (I am 1.81m tall - just under 6 feet tall - and weight 88 kg or 194 lbs) The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index was invented in 1830 by a man with the same name. That's 185 YEARS AGO! Simply … [Read more...] about Why is the BMI Used to Determine Overweight Risks?
Correlation between Body Fat and Sprint Times [Part 2]
I do have a confession. I used to have a weight problem. Not that kind of weight problem, where I have to join Weight Watchers or do some silly diet for fat loss. I was just too big. Too muscular. Too heavy. Jimson Lee @ 190lb, circa 1987 Photo Credits: Christian Landry In my last … [Read more...] about Correlation between Body Fat and Sprint Times [Part 2]
Why 400m Sprinters have Lower Body Fat than 100m Sprinters & Marathoners
Back in 1984, there was a study with all the Los Angeles Olympic athletes to determine which athletes and their respective event had the lowest body fat. I read it on Runners World, so it has to be true. Just like reading anything from The Sun... if it's in The Sun, it has to be true. At … [Read more...] about Why 400m Sprinters have Lower Body Fat than 100m Sprinters & Marathoners
How NOT to use EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
Being April 1st, it's time for some lighter off-beat stories in the world of Track and Field or Coaching. Last year, I wrote NOT an April Fools Joke – 5 True Stories About Me. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (or EMS for short) are not toys. They are not machines. They are not for making music … [Read more...] about How NOT to use EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
A counterintuitive proposition is one that defies perceived logic or common sense. Science based truths are said to be counterintuitive when they fly in the face of emotions, and other cognitive processes outside of rationality. The most famous brain teaser related to this paradox is named the … [Read more...] about Win the Goat [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Need to Lose Weight? Here is 200 Calories
One of the best ways to lose weight, or to maintain your current weight, is to stop drinking milk, juices and/or sodas with your meals. That can be 200 Calories (or Kcal) per drink, or 600 Calories per day! Unless you are trying to gain weight, there is no need to drink anything other than … [Read more...] about Need to Lose Weight? Here is 200 Calories
