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Quick-Step Endurance Hurdling Workout
Quick-Step Endurance Hurdling Workout by Steve McGill When it comes to fall training, building endurance is of the greatest importance, so that the implementation of speed workouts later in the year can be done smoothly with a minimal risk of injury. When it comes to hurdlers, focusing only on speed-endurance is not enough, because hurdlers...
Scholarship Realities
Scholarship Realities by Steve McGill This past summer, when I was interviewing for the position of sprint/hurdle coach at North Carolina State University (which I didn’t get), I was told that a big part of the job would consist of recruiting, which came as no surprise, and was actually something I was looking forward to....
Why I Spend More Time on Trail Leg Development
Why I Spend More Time on Trail Leg Development by Steve McGill While, as I’ve stated before, I believe that the lead leg and trail leg are equally important to a hurdler’s ability to clear hurdles efficiently and effectively, I find that I spend more time on getting the trail leg right than I do...
The Coach is Everything
The Coach is Everything by Steve McGill Recently I gave the students in my Creative Writing class two prompts, and told them to write for about 15 minutes for each. For the first prompt, I told them to write about someone who has been a heroic figure in their lives. For the second prompt, I...
Can Drinking Soda Help Improve Athletic Performance?
Can Drinking Soda Help Improve Athletic Performance? by Melinda Burris There is an ongoing debate surrounding the question of whether athletes or casual fitness buffs should grab a soft drink before a workout to give them an added energy rush to complete vigorous training. Some scientific studies have suggested that consuming these drinks can boost...
Are Ice Baths Helpful for Athletes?
Are Ice Baths Helpful for Athletes? by Melinda Burris The practice of ice bathing, also known as therapeutic hypothermia, is believed to go back thousands of years to the ancient Greeks. Ice baths have long been a go-to treatment coaches and trainers have recommended for athletes following vigorous practices and competitions as a way of...
