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A Seventh Excerpt from The Spiritual Dimension of Hurdling
A Seventh Excerpt from The Spiritual Dimension of Hurdling by Steve McGill I was first introduced to the idea of Zen in athletic competition by two books - Phil Jackson’s Sacred Hoops and Bill Russell’s Second Wind. Jackson’s book, a memoir that focuses on his years coaching the Chicago Bulls to three straight NBA championships...
Fixing the Lead Arm
Fixing the Lead Arm by Steve McGill Lately I’ve been receiving a good deal of correspondence from athletes asking for tips with their technique. I’ve noticed that the question that comes up most often involves what to do with the lead arm. The answer is simple: drive it up and punch and down. With male...
From Indoors to Outdoors
From Indoors to Outdoors by Steve McGill While the indoor season is still going on for those athletes who have qualified for nationals, for many the indoor season ends this weekend or next weekend with state championship competitions. My school had its state meet on Thursday February 6, which means that my hurdler, Janie Coble,...
Transition to Outdoors Workout
Transition to Outdoors Workout by Steve McGill With the transition to the outdoor season coming up in the coming weeks for most track athletes in the nation, I thought it would be a good ideal to provide some insight on what I like to do to help my hurdlers make that transition. Generally, for sprint...
Why Magnesium Is So Important for Athletes
Why Magnesium Is So Important for Athletes by Melinda Burris You may not give a lot of thought to magnesium, and all it does for your body, but you should, especially as a high-endurance athlete. Read on to learn more about how maintaining an adequate magnesium level is key to giving you a high energy...
Your Quadricep to Hamstring Ratio: Why It May Be the Key to Injury Prevention
Your Quadricep to Hamstring Ratio: Why It May Be the Key to Injury Prevention by Melinda Burris This article explains the hamstring to quadriceps (H/Q) ratio, why it is important in the prevention of injuries, and how you can measure your ratio to see if you have a good percentage. Exercise instructions are provided to...
