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Speed First
Speed First by Steve McGill One thing I’ve learned about coaching over the years is that it’s always important and even necessary to be adaptable. That doesn’t mean just changing methods from how you were coached, but from your own previous methods. I first learned this lesson long ago, about 6 years into my career,...
Speed Workout for the Short Hurdler
Speed Workout for the Short Hurdler by Steve McGill For my hurdlers, whether they compete in just the short hurdles or both the short hurdles and the long hurdles, I’ll have one day a week that I want to dedicate exclusively to short sprints of under 60 meters. For the athletes who do come to...
Teaching Hurdlers to Cycle the Legs
Teaching Hurdlers to Cycle the Legs by Steve McGill In the past month, I’ve started working with two hurdlers from a nearby high school—both girls, both juniors. One, Kate, is really good and hopes to run in college; she ran 46-low in the 300 hurdles last year, and is looking to get down to a...
From Five to Four-Stepping
From Five to Four-Stepping by Steve McGill The second girl I’ve started working with in the past month, Olivia, is not as talented as Kate, but is a hard worker who wants to get better. And that’s all I need. I’ve met with Olivia three times so far. A junior, she ran both hurdles last...
Why Magnesium Is So Important to Your Health
Why Magnesium Is So Important to Your Health by Melinda Burris This article highlights the necessity of getting your daily recommended intake of magnesium, either through eating foods rich in this essential mineral or taking the correct type of magnesium when necessary to get your body performing at optimal levels. Making sure you have a...
Sciatica: How to Prevent & Treat This Common Injury
Sciatica: How to Prevent & Treat This Common Injury by Melinda Burris The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It extends all the way from the lower back down the hips and buttocks, and along each leg. Sciatica is a common ailment that occurs when this nerve is injured and inflamed,...
