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Letter from the Editor, October 2020
Letter from the Editor, October 2020 Hello Subscribers, and welcome to the October 2020 edition of The Hurdle Magazine. In this month's issue, you'll get a heavier dose of Coach Steve than usual, as one of my freelance writers needed to do some self-care, so I told her, Hey, I ain't mad at ya, take care...
Learning to Relax
Learning to Relax by Steve McGill More so than at any other point in my coaching career, I want my hurdlers to be rhythmic, fluid, and effortless in their movements. No compromising. If you’re working too hard, compensating for technical flaws with power and speed, that’s unacceptable. Mastery of technique is of the highest importance;...
Quick Hands Quick Feet Workout
Quick Hands Quick Feet Workout by Steve McGill Many of the workouts and workout progressions I come up with are created organically, in the moment, as I’m working with an individual athlete, troubleshooting problems. Such was the case with this month’s workout, which was inspired by a training session with high school junior Malik Mixon....
Hurdler Mindfulness in the Age of COVID
Hurdler Mindfulness in the Age of COVID by Steve McGill When the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe and took over our lives in late February – early March of this year, many of us, myself included, hoped or wished or assumed that it wouldn’t last long, and that we’d be back to “normal” in...
The Karsten Warholm Experience
The Karsten Warholm Experience by Steve McGill So yes, 2020 was a pretty dead year overall for track and field, as the coronavirus pandemic led to the postponement of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and to the cancellation of many other major meets. Many of the biggest names in the sport didn’t compete at all,...
Why High Endurance Athletes May Require Increased Sodium Intake
Why High Endurance Athletes May Require Increased Sodium Intake by Melinda Burris This article explores why high endurance athletes must be mindful not only of their hydration levels but also of the amount of sodium they lose through sweating. As is discussed below, the body must maintain a proper sodium balance to function properly. The...
Sports Drinks and Acid Reflux
Sports Drinks and Acid Reflux by Melinda Burris This subject is of particular interest to athletes as they tend to consume sports drinks and because the scientific evidence explored in the article below reveals athletes suffer disproportionately from a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including acid reflux. Athletes Are at an Increased Risk of Acid Reflux...
