This is part one of a series entitled, What’s on Your Bookshelf? I’m always inspired by someone else’s reading list. Or Bookshelf. Have you ever watched a comedy movie with a group of people? Do you notice how some people laugh at certain scenes, while others laugh at other scenes? … [Read more...] about Vern Gambetta’s Reading List
Sports Nutrition
Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
Now that I’m living in Italy, one of the most popular foods and spices is basil, otherwise know as Ocimum basilicum. Basil is the key ingredient in pesto – along with pie nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil. That’s it. It’s my emergency meal when there’s nothing in the house to … [Read more...] about Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
Other than Bolt, Are We Really Getting Faster?
Ever since Jim Hines ran the first electronic (FAT) sub 10 second 100 meters in 1968, 1983 was the start of the sub 10 explosion (POP QUIZ – who was the lone sub-10 performance in 1977 ?) 10 seconds for the 100 meters is the holy grail of sprints, just like the 4 minute mile. 4 laps in … [Read more...] about Other than Bolt, Are We Really Getting Faster?
Dwayne Miller – Coach of LaShawn Merritt
Dwayne Miller: World Class 400M Dash (DVD) From the mailbag: Jimson, You’ve covered a lot of great 400m coaches on your website like Clyde Hart, Bud Winter and Stan Dowell. How about LaShawn Merritt’s coach? What kind of training philosophy does he have? Long to Short … [Read more...] about Dwayne Miller – Coach of LaShawn Merritt
More Contaminated Supplement News
It looks like the infamous Jeff “BALCO” Novitzky is at it again. There are more cases of athletic supplements are contaminated that can fail your next drug test. So buyer beware. Two products from American Cellular Labs (ACL), Tren Xtreme and Mass Xtreme, were pulled of the shelves from … [Read more...] about More Contaminated Supplement News
The 7 Scientific Principles of Training
This is my Decathlon. In any given week, or mesocycle, we try to cover these 10 types (i.e. events) of training in our routines. The first 6 are training specific at the track & weight room, and the last 4 are things outside the track. You can call it intrinsic and extrinsic. Or call it … [Read more...] about The 7 Scientific Principles of Training
Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
I discussed the topic of protein in great detail, and promoted Omega 3 fatty acids. I even promoted chocolate milk, which contains saturated fats, especially the whole milk variety. But what about fats? Here is a brief overview of the 3 main fats: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and … [Read more...] about Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
I’ve harped on the benefits of chocolate milk instead of high priced protein powders in the last few articles. Now research from The University of Texas at Austin has proved a bowl of whole-grain cereal is just as good . (Sorry, Fruit Loops, Coco Puffs and Lucky Charms do NOT count!) Because … [Read more...] about Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
The “Speed City” Documentary – We Need your Help
Bud Winter coached at San Jose State University from 1944 - 1974 and was responsible for the legendary “Speed City” in the mid 1960’s. In total, he produced 1 NCAA Championship, 49 NCAA records, and 27 Olympians including including Tommie Smith, Lee Evans, John Carlos, and Ronnie Ray Smith, just to … [Read more...] about The “Speed City” Documentary – We Need your Help
Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
As a rebuttal to the Gatorade Tiger Focus drink that you consume before and during your competition, you know the competition isn't resting on their laurels. I'm not referring to the golfers, I'm referring to beverage companies. Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. What recession? … [Read more...] about Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
