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Speed First on Race Day
Speed First on Race Day by Steve McGill While the argument I’ll be making in this article applies more so to female hurdlers than to male hurdlers, it applies to all hurdlers in regard to the larger point about a hurdler’s mental approach. And the larger point is this: The race day warmup should place...
Starts over three Hurdles Workout
Starts over three Hurdles Workout by Steve McGill This month’s workout is specifically designed for 55-60m hurdlers who are racing indoors. Even in the outdoor race, the first three hurdles are the most important, as they represent a hurdler’s “drive phase,” to use sprint coach language, or, the acceleration part of the race. In the...
Old Friends
Old Friends by Steve McGill North Carolina, the state where I live, is unique weather-wise in that it’s warm enough that we can train outside for much of the winter, but it’s cold enough that it would be very nice if there were indoor facilities where we could train. Unfortunately, there is only one indoor...
Cues, Not Drills
Cues, Not Drills by Steve McGill A couple weeks ago, as I was continuing my “comeback” by doing 20-30 minutes worth of hurdle drilling of my own, I decided to try to incorporate the “cycle arms” style that I had created over a decade ago. The idea behind the style is that both arms cycle,...
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Athletes
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Athletes by Melinda Burris This article explores Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as (SAD), and when and how it affects the mental health of those who suffer from this form of depression, particularly athletes. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? So, what exactly is SAD? Although this type of depression can...
Four Foods From Which Athletes Should Abstain
Four Foods From Which Athletes Should Abstain by Melinda Burris What you take into your body is the fuel that makes it run. If you are eating and drinking the right things, the nutritious things your body needs to perform well, you can go a long way toward ensuring you compete to the best of...
