Archive for August 2006
Crappy Information, crappy training, crappy running resources, crappy races, crappy coaches
This is my Crap rant if you can’t tell… (Disclaimer: I know there are some very good resources, people, coaches,etc. out there and I salute you…..this is for the rest of them) I never really realized how much bad information there is out there. Alright let’s try something. Wash out all of your information that…
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“Don’t believe a thing is true just because some famous baseball player says that it is.” -Billy Beane Just because someone is world renowned or in a position of power doesn’t mean they are correct. Two sayings. Both correct. Don’t just readily accept some experts opinion because he is labeled an expert. That’s my advice…
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Okay enough about drugs…. Onto a post about just one of the many reasons Americans fail on the international level. Running form/mechanics… Now I know a lot of distance coaches will say things like “oh with more training it will fix it self” or runners form is natural and shouldn’t be changed. I think these…
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Below are a sampling of presentations I’ve given. If you’d like for me to present at a coaching clinic or other function on any of a variety of topics (training, Physiology, Biomechanics, strength training, etc.). contact me In addition to the ones below, I’ve also given presentations on Strength Endurance Training for Runners (or Endurance events), Cross Country…
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And my thoughts on drugs continue… I was browsing letsrun.com and came across a link to this: http://www.cuttingedgemuscle.com/Forum/forumdisplay.php?s=12e206fcf28860ac463e094c83c8bff1&forumid=9 Take a minute and read some of the things posted on that web site. In many cases you have average cyclists who are talking hard core about all these doping regimes. Let that sink in….average cyclists who…
Read MoreDrugs, Drugs, Everywhere-part 1
It seems like drugs are the only reason that Track and Field is in the news anymore. No meet results or reports of eye popping times turn up in the papers, just who the latest athlete is who tested positive for drugs. I’ve gotten a couple e-mails and IM’s from people asking me about my…
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