This is Part 5 of a series in Hamstring Pulls. UPDATE: The good news is Gerard Mach (or his daughter Maria Mach) tried to contact me via email after my last article on the Mach ABC Sprint drills. I replied back immediately, so there is hope one day Gerard Mach's 1980 book Sprints and Hurdles … [Read more...] about Hamstring Pulls: Gerard Mach Revisited
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Sprint Drills: Gerard Mach Revisited
I had the opportunity to meet Gerard Mach back in spring of 1993. I had just “retired” from open competition at the age of 30 and moved to Ottawa, Canada. I spent 9 years with the same coach, Dennis Barrett of McGill University, and it was time to get a real (high paying) job and move on with my … [Read more...] about Sprint Drills: Gerard Mach Revisited
Controversial Hamstring Workout for Rehab (Part 2)
This is part 2 of the article Hamstring Injuries, the Iliopsoas and Imbalances I was asked by a reader what I do for a workout when one pulls their hamstring. Of course, it depends on the severity of the pull. I emailed him my Hamstring workout for rehab, which he later sent to his REAL coach … [Read more...] about Controversial Hamstring Workout for Rehab (Part 2)
When Athletes Become Coaches: Maurice Green
Can former elite athletes become world class coaches? Just because you once ran fast (once upon a time) does not qualify or give you the permission to become a coach. You have to pay your dues, obtain certifications, and go to conferences. You have to learn, learn, learn. You can never stop … [Read more...] about When Athletes Become Coaches: Maurice Green
Gerard Mach on Sprints and Hurdles in Track and Field
The Canadian Track and Field Championships will be held this weekend in Windsor, Ontario. Looking back, can you believe it's been only 34 years since Canada hired full time professional coaches for Track and Field? Yes, shocking. Here is a brief history of Gerard Mach into the Canadian … [Read more...] about Gerard Mach on Sprints and Hurdles in Track and Field
