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Why the Spiritual Dimension of Hurdling Matters
Why the Spiritual Dimension of Hurdling Matters by Steve McGill Writing a book is a very difficult thing to do. From the germination of an idea to the outline to the first draft to the second draft to the final draft to putting it all together to adding photos and notes and an intro and...
Over Seven Hurdles Workout
Over Seven Hurdles Workout by Steve McGill In outdoor track and field, there’s an endurance element to every running event. Indoors, the short sprints and hurdle races of 55 or 60 meters don’t include a fatigue factor. By the time anybody gets tired, the race is over. That’s why the start is ultra-important indoors, but...
Why the Start Determines Everything
Why the Start Determines Everything by Steve McGill The start is obviously a hugely important part of a sprint hurdle race because getting out well puts pressure on your opponents and allows you to establish a rhythm and a confidence level that makes the rest of the race easier. But the start is also important...
Why Cues Matter, and How They Help
Why Cues Matter, and How They Help by Steve McGill In a recent Instagram post, I discussed the importance of cues for hurdlers during hurdle workouts and hurdle drilling (and, to a lesser degree, in races). In the video, I argue that cues are what athletes and coaches need to focus on when seeking to...
Common Knee Injuries: Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Jumper’s Knee, and ACL Tears
Common Knee Injuries: Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Jumper's Knee, and ACL Tears by Melinda Burris This article continues our series on common knee injuries by examining the root causes, symptoms and treatments for iliotibial band syndrome and jumper’s knee. Iliotibial band syndrome is often referred to as “IT band syndrome” and refers to pain felt outside the...
Inflammation and Foods
Inflammation and Foods by Melinda Burris This article discusses the types of bodily inflammation and foods that are known to aggravate inflammation versus foods that naturally alleviate the symptoms of inflammation. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation occurs suddenly as a result of a virus invader or a wound, both...
