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Long Hurdler Championship Prep Workout
Long Hurdler Championship Prep Workout by Steve McGill There are levels to this thing, as the saying goes. Meet prep in championship season is a lot more intense than meet prep during the regular season. In March and April, meets largely serve as high-intensity workouts, so training through those races often is the best option...
Long Hurdler Back-and-Forth Speed Style Workout
Long Hurdler Back-and-Forth Speed Style Workout by Steve McGill Because I’ve been working with a few really good 300 hurdlers recently, I’m adding a second workout to this month’s issue that I use late in the season for long hurdlers. This one is a variation of the “back and forth” workout that I used to...
Getting in the Right Mindset
Getting in the Right Mindset by Steve McGill I have been asked several times if I coached Anna Cockrell, as she’s a great hurdler from North Carolina, and it’s a question that always jars me, because I have memories of Anna Cockrell dominating girls I coached back in her high school days. In her sophomore...
Coaching the Low IQ Hurdler
Coaching the Low IQ Hurdler by Steve McGill The title of this article is not intended to be a criticism or insult. By “low IQ,” I mean that there are some hurdlers who have difficulty understanding and applying concepts that many hurdlers are able to grasp and apply rather quickly. Working with such hurdlers can...
The Best Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Protein Bars for Athletes
The Best Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Protein Bars for Athletes by Melinda Burris Athletes face constant demands on their time and energy. Balancing training, recovery, work, or school often leaves little room for preparing elaborate meals. Convenient, portable nutrition bars can bridge this gap effectively when chosen thoughtfully. Pre-workout bars prioritize quick-digesting carbohydrates for sustained energy,...
Nutrition Strategies for Hurdlers and Track Athletes: Powering Explosive Performance with Whole Foods Principles
Nutrition Strategies for Hurdlers and Track Athletes: Powering Explosive Performance with Whole Foods Principles by Melinda Burris Hurdlers and track athletes demand a specialized nutrition approach. Events like the 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, sprints, and relays rely on explosive anaerobic power, speed, agility, rapid recovery between heats or events, and resilience against the repetitive impact...
