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Letter from the Editor, July 2020
Letter from the Editor, July 2020 Hello Subscribers, and welcome to the July 2020 edition of The Hurdle Magazine. Hope everyone is healthy and feeling well and staying in shape in these troubled times. Here's what we have in store for you for this month's issue: Freelance writer Savannah Cress, in her article, "The Transgender...
The Transgender Debate
The Transgender Debate by Savannah Cress At some point in our lives, we are bound to come across a subject of debate about which we are completely torn. A subject that regardless of how much we research, how many times we argue the various sides in our head, regardless of how many “expert opinions” we...
Cycling on the Track
Cycling on the Track by Steve McGill In the past few issues of this magazine, I’ve been sharing with you the beginning stages of the “cycle arms” journey that I’ve been traveling with my athlete Brandon Johnson, a rising senior. In those articles, the practice sessions I documented took place on a grass field in...
Nehemiah’s Sophomore Year at UMD
Nehemiah’s Sophomore Year at UMD by Steve McGill As those of you who have been subscribing to The Hurdle Magazine for a while now already know, I’ve been working on a biography of hurdling great Renaldo “Skeets” Nehemiah since March of 2019. I have made significant progress this summer in getting the first draft of...
Pre Pre-Season Workout
Pre Pre-Season Workout by Steve McGill Usually at this time of year, the monthly workout would be one that is designed for peak performance prior to a major competition, as anyone competing in July is preparing for a big meet. The youth athletes I coach would be preparing for Junior Olympic Nationals that would be...
Neurogenesis: New Research Developments & What They Could Mean for You
Neurogenesis: New Research Developments & What They Could Mean for You By Melinda Burris This article explores exciting new research in the field of neuroscience and findings that demonstrate that despite earlier beliefs of the medical community to the contrary, the adult brain continues to produce new nerve cells called neurons. This process is known...
How to Eat & Drink Before Competition
How to Eat & Drink Before Competition By Melinda Burris A hard and fast rule for competition day preparation is to make sure your body is well-fueled and properly hydrated. After all, you’re asking your body to do its best for you, a feat that simply isn’t possible unless its basic needs are provided for,...
