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Quickfeet Drilling & Quickstep Workout
Quickfeet Drilling & Quickstep Workout by Steve McGill A few years ago I saw a video on Instagram of Aries Merritt doing a quickness drill over 24-1nch mini hurdles, and it was one of the very few times I've seen someone doing a drill and was immediately struck by how effective it was. Usually, when...
A Week with Evonne Britton
A Week with Evonne Britton by Steve McGill The first week of August 2021 was a very special week for me, as I had the opportunity to work with a very talented athlete, Evonne Britton, a 2014 graduate of Penn State University, who has a personal best of 12.74 in the 100 meter hurdles, and...
The Golden Age of the 400 Hurdles
The Golden Age of the 400 Hurdles by Steve McGill In last month’s issue, I talked about how we were entering a golden age in both 400m hurdle events. Now that the Olympic Games have come and gone, we can say without a doubt that we have entered that age and that it will most...
The Sprint Hurdles: Parchment and Camacho-Quinn for the Win
The Sprint Hurdles: Parchment and Camacho-Quinn for the Win by Steve McGill While the sprint hurdles didn’t provide the types of fireworks that we saw in the long hurdles, we still saw some very competitive races and exciting performances. On the men’s side, things were a little wacky, as the two hurdlers whom I felt...
Fats that Fuel Athletic Performance
Fats that Fuel Athletic Performance by Melinda Burris This article examines the two types of metabolic processes the body uses to break down different food sources into compounds the cells can use for energy. The role good or healthy fats play in fueling the body for strenuous training is discussed as well as examples of...
Super Spikes: Technological Advancement or Unfair Advantage?
Super Spikes: Technological Advancement or Unfair Advantage? by Melinda Burris World speed records have been repeatedly smashed in the last two years by elite men and women competing in track events. The rash of new world records has prompted reengagement in a familiar debate over where the line is between innovation and the natural advancement...
