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MacMullet
MacMullet posted a blog entry
Another Name FAIL
Submitted by Jeremy:Other funny fail pictures: December 15, 2008 — Running FAIL (2)April 7, 2009 — Low Tree...
 
Kevin F
Kevin F posted a blog entry
The Dream of Becoming the Fastest Man Lead Montgomery to Steroid Use
“Maurice got in my head real bad I wanted everything that he had. I would give anything to be the world’s fastest....
 
Jimson
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3 Rounds for Track Events - What does it mean?
Interesting article from the IAAF Council Meeting notes, Monaco – 20 November, 2009.  It states under the TRACK...
 
TrackMom
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2 Years And Counting….. 560 posts………..Youth Track Rocks
 Head Coach of Quite Fire TrackTeam Shelton Hall And Volunteer Track Moms2 years…..Wow, How Time Flys Greetings ...
 
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Pay Per Click Secrets
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Jimson
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San Jose State University - Saving Winter Field
This is part 2 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, CaliforniaAfter viewing the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot...
 
Jimson
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San Jose State University - The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
This is part 1 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, CaliforniaA trip to Silicon Valley wouldn’t be complete without a...
 
Jimson
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The Icosathlon and Tetradecathlon
What the heck is an Icosathlon?The icosathlon is simply a Double Decathlon, formerly known as the “Double Deca”.When you...
 
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Old Woman Sticks It To Nazis [Track And Field]
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]
 
Jimson
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4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
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...
 
TrackMom
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Lauren Williams 2009 Bantam Girl Long Jump Champion
It is official, Lauren Williams of the Quiet Fire Track Club,  L.A. CA is the 2009 Bantam Girl Long Jump Champion. Long...
 
Jimson
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Loyalty & Patriotism, Who do you Root for?
I often wondered…What happens when you coach International athletes?  Who do you root for?  Your own country, or...
 
David Street
David Street posted a blog entry
Track Mate v6.14
Track Mate v6.14 | 2.7 MBTrackMate is a program for managing track and field meets. With TrackMate, you can record all...
 
Alistaire bo
Alistaire bo posted a blog entry
22 days ago lycra-bulge | Topics: bulge, track and...
 
Jimson
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Tommie Smith’s 11 Concurrent World Records
I re-read Tommie Smith’s autobiography Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith (Sporting) and he mentions in...
 
Jimson
Jimson posted a blog entry
USATF Podium Education Project, December 2009 in Orlando, FL
INDIANAPOLIS - Some of the world’s most respected coaches and scientists are among the scheduled presenters for...
 
TrackMom
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Is Behind Bars Where You Really Want To Be The Fastest Man?
  I recently read a story On Tim Montgomery former 100m record holder and immediately  felt compelled to explain the story...
 
Alistaire bo
Alistaire bo posted a blog entry
27 days ago lycra-bulge | Topics: bulge, track and...
 
Alistaire bo
Alistaire bo posted a blog entry
27 days ago lycra-bulge | Topics: bulge, track and...
 
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Steve G
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Anyone planning on running the Masters World Indoor Track and Field Championships in March?
 
Jimson
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Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon and Box Jumping
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...
 
Rich
Rich posted a blog entry
Athletic Alley Blog Carnival – November 5, 2009
Welcome to the November 5, 2009 edition of athletic alley blog carnival. Romero Vitelli presents an insightful look into the...
 
Jimson
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Tom Tellez’ 5 Phases of the 100m Sprint
I mentioned the previous USATF SuperClinic in the article on Dwayne Miller, LaShawn Merrit’s coach.Among the wealth of...
 
Jimson
Jimson posted a blog entry
Barefoot Running and the Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
I’m standing in front of the Arch of Constantine which is next to the Coliseum in the heart of Rome.This historical monument...
 
Brianna
Brianna posted a blog entry
Day 1
They say that all good things must come to an end. That sentiment must also apply to laziness…otherwise known as my...
 
Bobby_Rio
Bobby_Rio posted a blog entry
Bloopers and Boners: Look Both Ways!
Everyone knows that sports bloopers are the greatest thing in the world, ever. So it is with great pleasure that I bring to you...
 
Mike Stoute
Mike Stoute posted a blog entry
Bloopers and Boners: Look Both Ways!
Everyone knows that sports bloopers are the greatest thing in the world, ever. So it is with great pleasure that I bring to you...
 
Jimson
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Another 1968 Olympic Book by Richard Hoffer, Journalist
When you think of the Political Olympics, you immediately think of 1936 & 1972.  Some may include 1968 “up there”...
 
Alistaire bo
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Rich
Rich posted a blog entry
Athletic Alley Blog Carnival – October 29, 2009
Welcome to the October 29, 2009 edition of athletic alley blog carnival. Christian Carollo shares his excellent photography...
 
Jimson
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How NOT to do Sled Training
In the YouTube video below, we have Veronica Campbell-Brown training with Tyson Gay.  Two world class athletes.  Fast...
 
TrackMom
TrackMom posted a blog entry
An Elites Coaches Assocation,What Do You Think?
 The article below highlights the efforts of US Elite Track Coaches to create an association of our top Track and Field...
 
Alistaire bo
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Jimson
Jimson posted a blog entry
Good Luck and Bad Luck Superstitions - the Olympic 1952 110mH
Do you have any Track and Field Superstitions?  Hallowe’en is around the corner!I used to always wear black and yellow...
 
Jimson
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How to Increase Indoor Track Attendance & TV Coverage
I have an idea on how to increase the indoor Track and Field attendance, as well as TV coverage… chase after obscure World...
 
Jimson
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Flying 30 for Sprinters: Achieving Max Velocity and Maintaining it Over the Critical Area of Race
The post was written by Ed Barber, currently the Sprints / Pole Vault / Multis coach at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. A...
 
Rich
Rich posted a blog entry
Athletic Alley Blog Carnival – October 22, 2009
Welcome to the October 22, 2009 edition of athletic alley blog carnival. Paul Reyes-Fournier shares an excellent article with a...
 
Jimson
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Asafa Powell and Carmelita Jeter - Peak Training Age
Can you imagine having a 17 year old male sprinter on your team who runs 11.45 for 100 meters, then the following year as a...
 
Jimson
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WANTED: Sprinters to Test Sprint Spikes
Saucony is looking for wear testers who compete in sprints events (400m or less) and would be willing to wear test their new...
 
TrackMom
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Strength Training For Prepubesecent Children…. Should It Be Done
 Recently an acquaintance  asked me a very common question I am sure all sports parents ask at some...
 
Jimson
Jimson posted a blog entry
Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters
With the World Series in full swing (no pun intended), I couldn’t help but notice how baseball players run “slightly...
 
TrackMom
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A Few Reasons Why Jamaicans May Dominate the Sprints
6 Reasons Why Jamaicans Dominate the SprintsMike Young Originally posted Wednesday, 01 October 2008 On...
 
TrackMom
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USATF Should Bid For The World Games
A View From The Finish Line writes on the loss of the 2016 Olympic Bid and looking to the future of a major world event in...
 
TrackMom
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Doug Logan On The 2016 Olympic Bid
Well, We  didn’t get the bid, Brazil did but just what do you think caused us to lose? see what the USATF’s Doug...