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Letter from the Editor February 2018
Letter from the Editor February 2018 Welcome readers, to the February 2018 issue of The Hurdle Magazine. This one has shaped up to be another good one with plenty of thought-provoking content. Freelance writer Melinda Burris Willms is back with another article this month, this one entitled “Training Effectively in Colder Temperatures” – a very...
Cadence Breathing: A Discussion
Cadence Breathing: A Discussion by Teige West That breathing is the most crucial mechanism for hurdling goes without saying, yet the amount of breathing research for hurdling is scarce compared to other sports; most of the books, articles and papers exploring the link between oxygen intake and running focus on distant running. Endurance runners and...
Plantar Fasciitis: Prevention is the Best Medicine
Plantar Fasciitis: Prevention is the Best Medicine by Teige West Plantar Fasciitis (plan-tar fash-ee-i-tis) is a common foot injury for athletes who participate in running sports. The injury can be very painful, and very frustrating because the pain can become chronic if not properly addressed. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, the symptoms and...
Training Effectively in Colder Temperatures
Training Effectively in Colder Temperatures By Melinda Burris Willms Spring fever is in the air in earnest. If not in the literal air, which still carries a distinct February chill and the unspoken promise that the customary winds of March will blow with their usual expected force, the spirit is definitely in evidence. Brave...
The D.O. Tilt
The D.O. Tilt by Steve McGill The hurdling style that I refer to as “The D.O. Tilt” is a power move that was used most effectively by David Oliver throughout his career, and which was also noticeable in other power hurdlers like Roger Kingdom back in the day, and also in a lot of hurdlers...
Muscle Memory
Muscle Memory by Steve McGill One of the greatest potential benefits and one of the greatest potential hindrances to a hurdler’s progress is the development of muscle memory. Muscle memory that ingrains good habits makes hurdling very easy, allowing the body to move naturally, unencumbered by a lot of thinking. On the other hand, muscle...
Hurdle Conditioning Workout for the 300m Hurdler
Hurdle Conditioning Workout for the 300m Hurdler by Steve McGill The Workout: 3 sets of 4x100, starting at the 100m start line, clearing hurdles six, seven, and eight on the straight-away, then running through the finish line. [am4show not_have='g5;'] ...Want to read the rest? Subscribe Now! [/am4show][am4guest] ...Want to read the rest? Subscribe Now! [/am4guest][am4show...
