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Team Steve Hurdling Academy Number Five
Team Steve Hurdling Academy #5 is in the Books by Steve McGill On the weekend of March 2-3, I held my fifth Team Steve Downhill Hurdling Academy. This one took place at Mercersburg Academy -- a boarding school in Pennsylvania. This was our second time in this very nice facility, as we had conducted a...
Coach as Troubleshooter
Coach as Troubleshooter by Steve McGill The most important role that a hurdle coach plays in the development of a hurdler is that of troubleshooter. Assuming the athlete has a good work ethic and takes constructive criticism in a healthy manner (without feeling like they are personally attacked), then my job is to get that...
Working with New Hurdlers within a Limited Time Frame
Working with New Hurdlers within a Limited Time Frame by Steve McGill With the indoor season winding down, and the outdoor season either having already begun or about to begin, many coaches have many new athletes coming out for the spring season who have various levels of experience in track and field. Some of these...
200 Meter Pickups Workout
200 Meter Pickups Workout by Steve McGill This month’s workout can function as a good early-season speed-endurance workout for 100/110m hurdlers, or as a speed workout for 300/400m hurdlers. A “pickup” is a rep where the athletes pick up speed as they go. I like to do pickups in thirds, so, for a 200 meter...
Track & Field Athletes & the Risks of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Track & Field Athletes & the Risks of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) by Melinda Burris To properly train and increase the muscle mass and strength necessary to compete, athletes must commit to a well-planned and sustained nutrition and exercise program. A proper balance between food (fuel) intake and energy output must be maintained...
What’s More Important BMI or Body Fat Percentage?
What’s More Important BMI or Body Fat Percentage? by Melinda Burris This article discusses the pros and cons of BMI, body fat percentage calculations, and medical waist measurement as simple ways for you to gauge your weight and fat percentage. Remember, all of these methods are indicators, not a comprehensive overview of your health. The...
