Training the Core to Improve Multi-Directional Speed
Posted On 1/1/2007 9:32:13 AM by Sandy
Athletic speed is such an amazing fixation. There is no mistaking it when speed is displayed on the playing field. Those who own it are seemingly moving around effortlessly, and those who don’t appear to be standing still.
What makes some athletes incredibly fast where others struggle to get out of their own way? Certainly, genetics play an important role, but I think there is much more to it tha
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Why Run Slow
Posted On 4/7/2007 2:07:57 PM by Sandy
Running fast is the dream and aspiration of most runners. This means different things to different people, but it is safe to say that there aren’t that many runners out there that sleep happily when they dream about running slowly. Yet running slowly can be used as a tool to help us run faster when it counts.
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running, training, racing, speed, recovery, multispeed
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Soccer Training & Conditioning
Posted On 8/27/2007 10:29:33 AM by TriFatlete
Soccer is the total sport. These soccer training programs and articles cover everything from soccer strength training to speed training to plyometrics for soccer...These are great training plans for any athlete and if you play soccer they will help you to get into the best shape for those very long challenging games.
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soccer, training, exercise programs, speed training, plans, conditioning
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Interval and Fartlek Training
Posted On 5/4/2008 3:40:56 PM by runonearth
Distance runners often practice intervals on tracks, running hard at a certain pace for a specified distance (or, less often, time) and jogging, walking, or resting between (again, for a set distance/time.)
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trail running, interval, fartlek, training, speedwork
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Speedwork in Disguise | Active.com
Posted On 5/30/2008 12:51:16 PM by TriFatlete
We demand our muscles to perform at a rate for which they are not conditioned. The truth is, our bodies can't supply the blood and oxygen that our hip flexors require to meet certain demands. Have you neglected working regular hill drills into your routine?
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speed, speedwork, training, hills, oxygen
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