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Letter from the Editor, June 2019
Letter from the Editor, June 2019 Hello Subscribers, and welcome to the June 2019 edition of The Hurdle Magazine. In this month’s issue we have another article on stretching from freelance writer Teige West, two research-based articles from freelance writer Melinda Burris Willms, as well as my usual hurdle-specific content. West’s article, “Gentle Stretches for the Lower...
Gentle Stretch Routine for the Lower Back, Hips and Legs
Gentle Stretch Routine for the Lower Back, Hips and Legs by Teige West Below you will find a gentle stretching routine to soothe lower back tension and to open your hips and leg muscles. Remember to stay at a lower intensity because the exercises are not for pre- or post-workout, but for relaxation. These stretches...
Staying Hydrated during Extended Workouts
Staying Hydrated during Extended Workouts by Melinda Burris Willms In last month’s issue, we featured an article dedicated to avoiding dehydration while training and competing in the hot summer weather. As demonstrated through investigative studies, it was shown that water is your best source of replenishment when doing a basic workout for up to an...
Accept the Challenge of Embracing Water Workouts
Accept the Challenge of Embracing Water Workouts by Melinda Burris Willms When many hear the phrase water workout, their mind immediately flashes to a dull swim routine or the standard water aerobics class offered at your local YMCA. While these classes certainly have value, as this article will show, experts agree that aquatic workouts have...
Solving the Tilt to the Lead Leg Side
Solving the Tilt to the Lead Leg Side by Steve McGill A technique-related problem that I’ve been seeing with a few of my athletes is the tilt of the upper body to the lead leg side during hurdle clearance. This tilt is a form of power move—an attempt to forcefully push oneself through the hurdle....
Long Hurdles Race Predictor Workout
Long Hurdles Race Predictor Workout by Steve McGill When it comes to the championship part of the season, workouts get shorter, with more intensity, almost mimicking the intensity of actual competition. So, by this point in the season, all the grind-it-out long, hard workouts with heavier volume and shorter rest periods are a thing of...
Non Track-related Influences
Non Track-related Influences by Steve McGill Throughout my coaching career, my coaching methods have been influenced by sources outside the realm of track and field. Yes, I’ve attended a few coaching clinics over the years, and I’ve read the essential books on coaching hurdlers, including The Hurdler’s Bible by Wilbur Ross, The Science of Hurdling...
