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Featured Track And Field Article

Boise Track Star Nick Symmonds Prepares For 2008 Olympics In Beijing! By: Jaime Filer He is one of Bodybuilding.com's locals, having grown up in Boise, Idaho. Find out more as this humble but very skilled athlete talks about his journey to the ultimate in sporting competition, the Olympics! 1474 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2008

5 Key Tips On Designing Effective Sprint Programs!
By: Keats Snideman
No one program is going to work for every athlete. Even a program that works well for an athlete today may lose its' effectiveness in a week, a month or a year. It all depends on the individual and what level he or she is at in training. 2976 Words - Date Added: Mar 28, 2005

Adaptations To Short Interval Sprint Training!
By: Shannon Clark
Sprint training is becoming an increasingly popular form of cardio. Find out here about the adaptations that take place from this type of training. 1221 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2005

Adaptations To Short Interval Sprint Training: Part 2!
By: Shannon Clark
In the first article we talked about interval training and the metabolic system. Here I am going to focus on morphological adaptations that muscles undergo in response to short term sprint training. 1359 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2005

An Interview With U.S. Masters Hurdling Champion Dexter McCloud.
By: David Robson
At 45, Dexter has been hurdling for many years. This is a great interview with an even greater athlete. Learn more about Dexter McCloud right here and see how he did at the Outdoor World Championships. 4502 Words - Date Added: Dec 12, 2005

Athletes.com Track Team Has Impressive Start To Season.
By: Athletes.com News Page.
Find out what is new on Athletes.com. 1120 Words - Date Added: May 23, 2005

Bodybuilding.com Writer Nick Petrucci Biography - Expert Athlete And Sports Coach
By: Other Writer
Nick has been in athletics now for most of his life and enjoys it a great deal, especially track and field where he excels in the discus competition. Learn more about him from this great bio. 1815 Words - Date Added: Nov 28, 2005

Boise Track Star Nick Symmonds Prepares For 2008 Olympics In Beijing!
By: Jaime Filer
He is one of Bodybuilding.com's locals, having grown up in Boise, Idaho. Find out more as this humble but very skilled athlete talks about his journey to the ultimate in sporting competition, the Olympics! 1474 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2008

Burn More Fat By Sprinting!
By: Christopher Mohr
Put aside the theory that low intensity cardio will burn more body fat than carbohydrates. Here are some studies that will show you how sprinting can burn more in less time. The myths stop here! 1176 Words - Date Added: Oct 04, 2005

Champion Sprinter Training Program!
By: Tom Green
Sprinting is a very difficult combination of aggression, relaxation, technique, and efficiency. Champion sprinter Tom Green shows you his full training program! 3442 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2003

Competing In A Running Race? Tips To Maximize Your Performance!
By: Shannon Clark
Looking for a solution to get out of bed in the morning to do your cardio? Well, a running race of some kind may be the answer. This and several more tips to maximize your performance can be found right here. 1634 Words - Date Added: Jul 22, 2005

Creating A Plan To Improve Your Running!
By: Shannon Clark
While you may be the best thrower, catcher, passer, or tackler out there, if you can't run very well then you may not be at your peak. I've listed some different types of running along with descriptions to help anyone wanting to improve their endurance. 2118 Words - Date Added: May 23, 2006

Discus & Shot Put Tips & Drills!
By: eteamz
Check out these awesome discus & shot put tips and drills for track and field athletes! 989 Words - Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

Explosive Strength Workout!
By: Jarred Rome
This is the 8-Week Program that I used two months before the World U. Games held in Beijing China, in August of 2001. 1601 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2002

How Can Olympians Traveling Long Distances Recover In Less Time?
By: Workout Of The Week
How can Olympians traveling long distances recover in less time? Although the Olympics have ended what the athletes do to recover has not. Get some great insight into methods of recovery, supplementation and more right here! 2208 Words - Date Added: Jun 09, 2009

How To Ride Your First Triathlon.
By: World Of Endurance
Knowing your body and accepting its limitations are the key to a solid, consistent bike leg of a triathlon. 1357 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2004

Improving Your Hurdling Workouts!
By: Dexter McCloud
In my opinion, most hurdlers focus too much on speed development and often overlook technique development over the hurdles. To learn how to improve your hurdling technique continue reading below. 1139 Words - Date Added: Jun 03, 2005

Improving Your Start For Sprinters!
By: Tom Green
Having an effective start is a critical part of the short sprints. In this article, I will explain the start, exercises that will improve your start, and a variety of other technical aspects that go along with it. 1757 Words - Date Added: Jun 05, 2004

Iron Meets The Road: Strength Training For The Long Distance Runner!
By: Wannabebig.com
The purpose of this article is two-fold. First, I will explore and attempt to unravel some of the common misconceptions held by the running community, and second, I will recommend a systematic approach to strength-training that will enable a runner to maximize his/her overall running performance. 3332 Words - Date Added: Apr 20, 2004

Justin.tv Chat #64: Track - Train To Be A Faster Sprinter!
By: Bodybuilding.com
WBFF Pro Obi Obadike and Pro Fitness Model & Contest Promoter Kendall Wood, both collegiate track stars, answer your questions on everything fitness, including training methods for becoming a faster sprinter! Date Added: Jun 26, 2009

Marathon Winner: The Remarkable Schedule Of The Girl Who Won The New York Marathon!
By: Peak Performance
Just 21 when she won the New York Marathon, Tegla's running career began at the age of seven, when she left home at 6 a.m. on a chilly January morning to run 10 kilometres to the nearest school... 1277 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2005

My Transformation Into A Track And Field Athlete - Part 1.
By: Brad Revare
Baseball season was just around the corner, and I had to decide if I wanted to play. But this year, I am hell bent on becoming a good track and field athlete. 1167 Words - Date Added: Jan 31, 2005

My Transformation Into A Track And Field Athlete - Part 3.
By: Brad Revare
The track season is now over. Was it a success? Did I meet my expectations or fall flat on my face? The answer is not black or white unfortunately. Learn more below. 1894 Words - Date Added: May 17, 2005

Nine Exercises For Sprinters!
By: Tom Green
The basic idea of these exercises is simple. Explode off the ground, and then once your feet touch, explode again spending minimal amounts of time on the ground. 1086 Words - Date Added: Mar 01, 2004

Q & A With Tom Green!
By: Tom Green
Find out how Tom got started in track, all about the Olympic Training Center and what it takes to get there, what supplements you need and much more... 2722 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2004

Shin Splints: Learn To Run Pain Free!
By: Dr. David Ryan
A common injury associated with figure or endurance training is a shin splint. To help improve this sometimes debilitating injury I have put together a list of suggestions and shoe types to ease your pain. 1798 Words - Date Added: Aug 03, 2005

Speed Development For High Hurdlers!
By: Dexter McCloud
Like all sprinters I also need to continue developing speed and endurance. Today I am going to be showing you a great workout which is commonly referred to as the ' 8 1/2 drill.' Learn more about this successful workout right here! 411 Words - Date Added: Nov 22, 2005

Sport-Specific Fitness.
By: Peak Performance
What you can learn from athletes at the very top of their game. Over the years I have had the privilege of talking fitness with many Olympic champions and I have found that each is able to offer a unique insight into what it takes to be the best. 1670 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2004

The Beginner's Guide To Marathon & Triathlon Training!
By: Craig Ballantyne
This is a safe and effective introduction to running and endurance sports. The article will give general guidelines and also touch on injury prevention. Read on... 2284 Words - Date Added: Feb 06, 2006

These Are The 'Golden' Workouts For The Key Distances From 400m To The Marathon!
By: Peak Performance
The best workout for you to carry out tomorrow depends on both the quality and quantity of what you have done today, yesterday, over the last week, and even during the previous few months. Read below to learn about workouts for various running distances. 3500 Words - Date Added: May 18, 2005

Track & Field Warm Up Tips & Drills!
By: eteamz
Check out these awesome warm up tips and drills for track & field competitors. Practice drills and tips included! 1020 Words - Date Added: Feb 18, 2004

Training For 100-Meter-Sprint Success.
By: David Robson
This article intends to explain the concept of periodization through outlining the phases of a hypothetical 100-meter sprint training model 1823 Words - Date Added: Oct 21, 2004

What Is The Best Diet For A Track Athlete?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What is the best diet for a track athlete? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 1068 Words - Date Added: Dec 29, 2005

What Is The Best Track Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best track workout? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 4358 Words - Date Added: Dec 23, 2005

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