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3 Rounds for Track Events - What does it mean?
Speedendurance.com | December 2nd 2009 by Jimson Lee
Interesting article from the IAAF Council Meeting notes, Monaco – 20 November, 2009. It states under the TRACK EVENTS: No more than three rounds for any event A preliminary qualification round of men’s and women’s 100m to include only u read more
Pay Per Click Secrets
Internet Marketing Solutions | December 1st 2009 by Andri Sitepu
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Pauling’s Failed Rhodes Scholarship Application
The Pauling Blog | December 1st 2009 by Spcoll
Linus Pauling, 1922. “As to the Rhodes Scholarship, I probably was lucky not to get it, because I think conditions were better in Pasadena than in Oxford. The Oxford people were burned up too when they learned in 1948 while I was Eastman Profes read more
The supposed top 20 American Sports, do you agree?
The Savvy Golfer | November 27th 2009 by Debra Garrison DVM
There are some good ones here, and the top 5 are in the right places, but i am not sure about the rest, what do you think? American Football – This may be the obvious one but its true. Baseball – A sport that nobody knows how to play, un read more
San Jose State University - Saving Winter Field
Speedendurance.com | November 26th 2009 by Jimson Lee
This is part 2 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California After viewing the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute at San José State University, the next item on my agenda was to drive down S 10th street towards Spartan Stadium and v read more
San Jose State University - The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
Speedendurance.com | November 25th 2009 by Jimson Lee
This is part 1 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California A trip to Silicon Valley wouldn’t be complete without a visit to San José State University. I had two things on my agenda. Visit the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 f read more
The Icosathlon and Tetradecathlon
Speedendurance.com | November 24th 2009 by Jimson Lee
What the heck is an Icosathlon? The icosathlon is simply a Double Decathlon, formerly known as the “Double Deca”. When you think about it, Track and Field has 19 events without relays. So what’s the 20th event? A 800 meter race wal read more
Oscar Pistorius: When a disadvantage becomes an advantage
Scholars and Rogues | November 24th 2009 by Scholars and Rogues
South African track runner Oscar Pistorius, though not a double amputee — he was born without lower legs — has enjoyed great success competing in that class wearing state-of-the-art carbon-fiber prosthetics. After setting world records in read more
Old Woman Sticks It To Nazis [Track And Field]
Deadspin | November 24th 2009 by Mark Watson
Germany has finally recognized the national high jump record that was taken away from Margaret Bergmann Lambert in 1936 because she was Jewish. Oh, and sorry about the whole "trying to wipe out your entire race" thing, too. [NYPost] read more
4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
Speedendurance.com | November 20th 2009 by Jimson Lee
Here is some history of the 4 x 100 meter world record progression. The first time the 40 second barrier was broken was in 1936 Berlin Olympics with Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, and Frank Wykoff setting a WR in 39.8 seconds. At the 19 read more
Do you agree with these top 20 American sports?
Expert Golf Vacations Advice and Information | November 17th 2009 by Korbin Newlyn
Ok the top 5 are a definite yes, but do you agree with the rest of these? American Football - Everything that an American needs, excitement, food, and fantastic sports. Baseball – Some argue this is the number one sport. Basketball - Most famous i read more
A Few Days in Arizona…
Muscle Fitness Club | November 17th 2009 by Ricardo dArgence Perez
Sorry, everyone, for being a bit MIA of late. I’ll use today’s post as a quick catch-up on what’s been going on, and what is on tap for EricCressey.com in the months to come. Last week, I flew out to Phoenix on Tuesday to attend a read more
GALLERY: ALLISON STOKKE IS BACK IN ACTION
Big League Screw | November 16th 2009
Allison Stokke is the track and field athlete that vaulted to fame after her pictures hit sports blogs. Since then, she’s enrolled at Cal. There hasn’t been much news on the Stokke front, but we managed to find a few new pictures. It a read more
Loyalty & Patriotism, Who do you Root for?
Speedendurance.com | November 16th 2009 by Jimson Lee
I often wondered… What happens when you coach International athletes? Who do you root for? Your own country, or your own athletes? Going back to the Rome 1960 Olympics, when Elvin "Ducky" Drake at UCLA coached both Rafer John read more
Maximuscle Interview
Kate Dennison | November 13th 2009 by Ben Thompson
British pole vault record holder, Kate Dennison, has joined the elite athlete stable at Maximuscle.Founded in 1995 by sports nutrition expert Zef Eisenberg, Maximuscle embodies the notion that through commitment and understanding, your physique goals read more
Tommie Smith’s 11 Concurrent World Records
Speedendurance.com | November 12th 2009 by Jimson Lee
I re-read Tommie Smith’s autobiography Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith (Sporting) and he mentions in Chapter 2 FOUR times that he held 11 World Records concurrently. The "11 World Records" are also mentioned o read more
USATF Podium Education Project, December 2009 in Orlando, FL
Speedendurance.com | November 11th 2009 by Jimson Lee
INDIANAPOLIS - Some of the world’s most respected coaches and scientists are among the scheduled presenters for USATF’s Podium Education Project, Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The featured speaker for both sessions will be G read more
Toronto Wins 2015 Pan American Games - Canadian City to Welcome 1…
Bajan Reporter | November 7th 2009 by Ian Bourne
The City of Toronto, Canada has been chosen to host the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The decision was made today by the Pan American Sport Organization (PASO) in Guadalajara, Mexico. "We are thrilled," said Toronto 2015 Bid Chair, the Hon. David read more
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEEK IN SKN ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN…
Bajan Reporter | November 7th 2009 by Ian Bourne
Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are encouraged to “Be a Fan” of Special Olympics as the organization hosts its Annual Week of Activities.Chairperson Lloyd Lazar told SKNIS that this year’s commemoration will be observed under the theme “Spec read more
Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon and Box Jumping
Speedendurance.com | November 6th 2009 by Jimson Lee
Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video of Ato Boldon doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump (approximately). Obviously, people confused this with the vertical jump or vertical leap test, but it is a good indication read more
Tom Tellez’ 5 Phases of the 100m Sprint
Speedendurance.com | November 5th 2009 by Jimson Lee
I mentioned the previous USATF SuperClinic in the article on Dwayne Miller, LaShawn Merrit’s coach. Among the wealth of information provided at this clinic was a lecture and handout from Tom Tellez. Tom Tellez requires no introduction… yo read more
Barefoot Running and the Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
Speedendurance.com | November 4th 2009 by Jimson Lee
I’m standing in front of the Arch of Constantine which is next to the Coliseum in the heart of Rome. This historical monument was the finish line for the 1960 Rome Olympic marathon where Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the race barefoot. Did I mentio read more
Bloopers and Boners: Look Both Ways!
The Seduction Bible | November 2nd 2009 by Bobby Rio
Everyone knows that sports bloopers are the greatest thing in the world, ever. So it is with great pleasure that I bring to you one of the greatest ones I’ve seen in the past dozen or so years. Here’s a quick tip to the kiddies out there: If you read more
Another 1968 Olympic Book by Richard Hoffer, Journalist
Speedendurance.com | November 2nd 2009 by Jimson Lee
When you think of the Political Olympics, you immediately think of 1936 & 1972. Some may include 1968 “up there” in the ranks. While you`re at it, add 1980 and 1984. Heck, add Montreal 1976 with the African boycott and the read more
Which sports are most popular in America? Here are what is suppos…
Discount Golf Putters. Used Golf Putters. Buy Order Purchas… | November 1st 2009 by Simon Tattersall
There is no question that the top five should be exactly where they are, however there more? American Football - This may be the obvious one but its true. Baseball – Some argue this is the number one sport. Basketball – over 300 million people p read more
Usain Bolt Wants To Run 400m
Losers Come Second | October 30th 2009 by Mr Twilight
ATHLETICS - It is news that athletics fans the world over have wanted to hear but rivals have been dreading. At last the Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt has stated his intention to move up eventually to compete in the 400 metres, having read more
Usain Bolt Wants To Run 400m
Losers Come Second | October 30th 2009 by Mr Twilight
ATHLETICS - It is news that athletics fans the world over have wanted to hear but rivals have been dreading. At last the Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt has stated his intention to move up eventually to compete in the 400 metres, having read more
How NOT to do Sled Training
Speedendurance.com | October 29th 2009 by Jimson Lee
In the YouTube video below, we have Veronica Campbell-Brown training with Tyson Gay. Two world class athletes. Fast forward to the 1:20 mark and you will see VCB doing a variety of 4 drills with a sled or harness. First, who am I to a read more
Good Luck and Bad Luck Superstitions - the Olympic 1952 110mH
Speedendurance.com | October 28th 2009 by Jimson Lee
Do you have any Track and Field Superstitions? Hallowe’en is around the corner! I used to always wear black and yellow sweat pants and sweatshirts. Why? Because they are the colours of a Tiger. The last time I checked, tige read more
Track and Field - Speed Ladder Training - Acceleration Training
Expert Hiking Advice and Information | October 27th 2009 by Korbin Newlyn
Track and Field - The Belle and Sebastian Acceleration training has been gaining a lot of creditability the past couple of years. Acceleration training can be a great tool for gaining speed and quickness especially when it is incorporated and w read more
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