Letter from the Editor, March 2017

Hello readers, and welcome to the March 2017 edition of The Hurdle Magazine. This month’s issues features more articles from freelance writers who did some heavy-lifting research to produce informative articles that can be very beneficial to hurdlers in their training on and off the track. In addition, the hurdler-specific articles that I write remain a constant as well.

In this issue we have three articles from other writers. Melinda Burris Willms has provided with another highly informative article entitled “The Importance of Repairing and Refueling Your Body and Protein Shakes.” In this article, Willms refers to numerous experts and their take on protein shakes and the types of protein that athletes should consume.

Teige West, another freelanace writer, has provided us with a similarly-focused article entitled “How to Combat Fatigue with Diet and Nutrition.” In this article, West discusses the importance of digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and he also discusses the importance of hydration – all essential elements for the athlete in training.

Peter Wright, another freelance writer, wrote a thoroughly researched article entitled “Core Strength and Flexibility” in which he discusses the importance of core strength to prevent lower back injuries. Hurdle guru Richard Holmes of Holmes Hurdle Tech fame is quoted frequently in the article.

“Low Hurdle Clearance” is an article I wrote in which I discuss the hurdling style that I teach, and how it creates the illusion that the hurdler is clearing the hurdle too high when he or she is actually not.

This month’s workout, “Starts over Six Hurdles” is designed for the 100/110m hurdler transitioning from the shorter indoor race to the longer outdoor race and preparing to build the endurance to maintain hurdling form for all ten hurdles.

“A Race in the Rain” is this month’s featured great race. Here, I take a look back at the 2005 World Championship final in the men’s 400m hurdles, in which Bershawn Jackson won in a stunning time of 47.30, all the more stunning because it was run during a downpour. Fellow American James Carter finished second in this race in 47.43.

Enjoy the articles, good luck with your training, and thank you for your support!

Steve McGill