With the baseball season ending, it's fitting I write a short note about baseball and speed. Note that sometimes it is scored as a Triple AND an error. But according to the rules, an inside-the-park home run is scored when: A player must touch all four bases (in the order of first, second and … [Read more...] about What is the WR for Baseball’s Inside-the-park Home Run?
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Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
What do Monica Lewinski and Pete Rose have in common? Both made big mistakes several decades ago. For both, their transgressions offended the moral indignation of the self-styled pure of heart. Both have paid a huge price in the cruel marketplace of celebrity pundits and voyeurs. Both were guilty … [Read more...] about Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Shin Splints 2014 – C Rod
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the Music … [Read more...] about Shin Splints 2014 – C Rod
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Red vs Blue
He is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Red vs Blue
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Pine Tar Capers
This series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Pine Tar Capers
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Opening Day
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Opening Day
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Barry and the Wrecking Ball
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Barry and the Wrecking Ball
Stealing Second and Third Base: The Secret are in the Hands
Baseball and spring training is around the corner. See my previous post on the 60 yard dash here and here. Adarian Barr was one of the first coaches to say that the hands were the most important aspect in setting a PB in the 100 meter sprint. He was willing to help anyone who listened, … [Read more...] about Stealing Second and Third Base: The Secret are in the Hands
How to Run the Baseball 60 Yard Dash Test
There are a lot of comments (both Facebook and regular comments) in the article Baseball’s 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time? Back in Vancouver, Derek Hansen and I had the opportunity in our Track Club to train Nathan Taylor (bronze medalist 4x100m Commonwealth Games), Steve Larsen (a bobsledder … [Read more...] about How to Run the Baseball 60 Yard Dash Test
PODCAST – Sports Nutrition Essentials DVD
If you enjoyed last week’s article on the Power Bar vs the Candy bar report (415kb PDF file) from the Sports Nutrition Blueprint, then you’ll enjoy this podcast. Jeff Cavaliere is one of the premier fitness experts and physical therapists in the country. Having spent the last 3 years as the head … [Read more...] about PODCAST – Sports Nutrition Essentials DVD
