Every now and then I come across articles that may be of some interest to the group. I will make every endeavour to publish said articles in this section, so maybe check periodically.
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Sanya Richards believes she can break the 22-year-old world 400m record |
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Friday, 15 June 2007 |
I came across an interesting piece in today's Guardian that reflects quite visually the sort of advice I give to 400m runners. Because the piece is very visual I had to scan it and then turn it into a pdf document which you can get if you click here . Beware those with a slow connection might have to wait a few minutes!
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Forget top speed! |
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Friday, 09 March 2007 |
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Said kind of tongue in cheek! But consider athletes that can increase their speed (i.e. accelerate) more rapidly than their rivals, can gain an incredible and often unassailable performance advantage.
The most obvious example is the 100m sprinter, who might not attain the highest top speed, but reaches the finish line first because he or she is able to attain their top speed before the other competitors.
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Lack of Sleep can reduce an athlete's cardiovascular performance by 11% - here's how to avoid it |
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Monday, 12 February 2007 |
Here's an article I received today in Sports Performance Bulletin emphasing the need for good quality sleep to help performance. It's a good read - so do it!!
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Starting Blocks |
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Monday, 12 February 2007 |
Here is an article I came across recently by Latif Thomas a wel-respected sprint coach in the US. I am pleased to say that a lot of what he has to say mirrors my own views, but he expresses it very succinctly, so I suggest you read it.
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The Seven Secrets of Hydration |
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Tuesday, 16 January 2007 |
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Here is an article I received recently in a Sports Performance Bulletin about the necessity of staying hydrated to achieve maximum performance. It is very interesting reading so please do so.
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