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A Work Place, a Sacred Space
A Work Place, a Sacred Space by Steve McGill “Invest yourself in everything you do. There’s fun in being serious.” --John Coltrane A couple weeks ago I was out on the track coaching one of my hurdlers whom I coach privately. This kid is a good athlete with a good work ethic and a genuine...
Lead Arm Angles
Lead Arm Angles by Steve McGill The lead arm is arguably the most important limb when it comes to developing efficient hurdling technique, as its movements largely determine the movements of the lead leg and the trail leg. Even if the lead leg and trail leg know what they are supposed to do, they won’t...
7-Step Block Start Experimentation
7-Step Block Start Experimentation by Steve McGill When a hurdler is considering transitioning from an 8-step approach to the first hurdle to a 7-step approach, the best time to experiment with making this transition is this time of year, when there is enough time to work on it and ultimately implement it in races. As...
Eight-Step Alternating Workout
Eight-Step Alternating Workout by Steve McGill In recent weeks, when working with 300m hurdler Lukas Valley, a high school senior, I’ve been putting him on an alternating workout where he four-steps between the hurdles while moving at a speed that is maybe a notch below race pace. When doing alternating workouts, the closer the spacing...
The Art of Effortless Action
The Art of Effortless Action by Steve McGill The essay below is one that I recently wrote as an example of a “Concept Essay” for the students in my English Composition class. A Concept Essay is one in which you explain a concept to the reader, including information about its history, how it is defined,...
Winter Fruits & Veggies to Help Build Lean Muscle Mass
Winter Fruits & Veggies to Help Build Lean Muscle Mass by Melinda Burris Winter is often associated with heavier, bulkier clothes and a tendency among many to put on some unwanted extra pounds. Fight this trend and continue striving to build lean muscle mass to strengthen your core, which will allow you to perform on...
