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If you missed last month’s issue, check it out HERE!
The Thrill of Coaching
The Thrill of Coaching by Steve McGill When I think of my life as a coach, specifically as a hurdles coach, I realize that it’s my best life, that it’s the part of my life where I am most myself. This past week my school was on spring break, which meant a week of not...
Why Being There Matters
Why Being There Matters by Steve McGill In another article in this month’s issue, entitled “The Thrill of Coaching,” I talk about how enriching it was for me to work with multiple hurdlers over the past ten days or so, all of whom came to each session with a great attitude that lifted my spirits...
Push off the Back Leg
Push off the Back Leg by Steve McGill Over the past couple weeks I’ve been working with a lot of hurdlers who have come to me seeking help to get better. Because I was on spring break this past week, I had more time than usual to work with athletes, so I granted every request...
Drills & Block Starts Workout
Drills & Block Starts Workout by Steve McGill As the outdoor season gets underway, it’s time to start adding more speed to workouts while simultaneously adding more hurdles. For my 100/110m hurdlers, I like to use one day a week working on block starts, building up to five hurdles by the end of the session....
5 Exercises to Strengthen and Mobilize Your Ankles
5 Exercises to Strengthen and Mobilize Your Ankles by Melinda Burris For explosive athletes, particularly hurdlers, the ankles serve as the critical foundation for power, speed, and stability. Hurdling demands rapid acceleration, precise takeoff, airborne clearance, and high-impact landings—actions that place enormous stress on the ankle joint. A strong, mobile ankle complex allows for efficient...
Hara Hachi Bu: Mindful Eating & Training in Running and Fitness
Hara Hachi Bu: Mindful Eating & Training in Running and Fitness by Melinda Burris Hara hachi bu, a centuries-old Japanese practice which translates in English to “eat until you are 80% full,” has captured attention in wellness and athletic circles for its emphasis on moderation. This Confucian-inspired adage encourages stopping a meal before complete fullness,...
