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Of Interest
Of Interest
Something New...
If you have an article, story, etc that you would like to share with the team, please send it along to mshanrahan@optonline.net
If you have an article, story, etc that you would like to share with the team, please send it along to mshanrahan@optonline.net
Toe the Line
Sometimes athletes don't want to compete until they're in shape, faster or stronger. Or maybe they're waiting to feel not stressed by school, family or friends. This is when they should be competing, to see what the result will be. To see, knowing all the circumstances of high school life, just how close the athlete can come to their full potential on that given day. Whether they are a seasoned record holder or new to track and field, no one expects the first event in December to be as good as their final event of the season. The process starts with stepping up, putting a toe on the line and competing. (Many of you had heard me say this a zillion times. This is just the opinion of the webmaster and Laddie and Coach McCray cannot be held responsible for my ramblings!)
Sometimes athletes don't want to compete until they're in shape, faster or stronger. Or maybe they're waiting to feel not stressed by school, family or friends. This is when they should be competing, to see what the result will be. To see, knowing all the circumstances of high school life, just how close the athlete can come to their full potential on that given day. Whether they are a seasoned record holder or new to track and field, no one expects the first event in December to be as good as their final event of the season. The process starts with stepping up, putting a toe on the line and competing. (Many of you had heard me say this a zillion times. This is just the opinion of the webmaster and Laddie and Coach McCray cannot be held responsible for my ramblings!)
More Of Interest
An interesting article on running style, heel strike, training shoes and Emil Zatopek, read NYTimes, The Once and Future Runner.
An interesting article on running style, heel strike, training shoes and Emil Zatopek, read NYTimes, The Once and Future Runner.
For Parents
Our runners hear this from our coaches...but as parents you may be interested in Learning To Run When Uncomfortable(this is not about running with an injury!)
Our runners hear this from our coaches...but as parents you may be interested in Learning To Run When Uncomfortable(this is not about running with an injury!)
100 Yr Old Finishes
Marathon
It's true! This should be motivation to get off my couch...100 year old, Fauja Singh, finished the Toronto marathon in just over 8 hours, setting a record for the first person over 100 to do so. In case you're wondering, he also set the 90+ record in 2003, running 5:40:01. More
It's true! This should be motivation to get off my couch...100 year old, Fauja Singh, finished the Toronto marathon in just over 8 hours, setting a record for the first person over 100 to do so. In case you're wondering, he also set the 90+ record in 2003, running 5:40:01. More
Thirsty Thursday on Flotrack
Thirsty Thursdays with Jack Daniels on Flotrack is always interesting. Coach Daniels wrapped up his 7th season with his interview yesterday. If you haven't seen these, he covers everything from confidence, nerves, workout recovery, etc. For those of you who think you just go out and run, watch the purpose of a workout(you'll learn the difference between intervals, tempo runs and threshhold runs.)
Thirsty Thursdays with Jack Daniels on Flotrack is always interesting. Coach Daniels wrapped up his 7th season with his interview yesterday. If you haven't seen these, he covers everything from confidence, nerves, workout recovery, etc. For those of you who think you just go out and run, watch the purpose of a workout(you'll learn the difference between intervals, tempo runs and threshhold runs.)
Relay Team Revisited
Paul McNulty and Laddie, the lead off and anchor legs of the record holding 4x200 team, at the Scholar Athlete Banquet.
Paul McNulty and Laddie, the lead off and anchor legs of the record holding 4x200 team, at the Scholar Athlete Banquet.
A Discussion of Fatigue & Pain
In this week's NY Times Science Section, there was an article about the pain versus fatigue during exercise(and specifically running) Read More
The Spirit of the MarathonIn this week's NY Times Science Section, there was an article about the pain versus fatigue during exercise(and specifically running) Read More
The most acclaimed running film of the decade, Spirit of the Marathon, is showing at the Community Theatre in Fairfield
for one night only,
Thursday, April 14th
Details
Another Bronxville
Mid-D Story
I know I keep putting stories about my old home town on here. Read More...
I know I keep putting stories about my old home town on here. Read More...
Spend a Few
Minutes On This
It's worth it...Check out the Flotrack series featuring Coach Jack Daniels. Hear his talks about
pre-race nerves,
being an optimist,
getting confidence back,
the science of a workout,
on happy runners,
about learning from mistakes and much more. The entire series is on Flotrack.
It's worth it...Check out the Flotrack series featuring Coach Jack Daniels. Hear his talks about
pre-race nerves,
being an optimist,
getting confidence back,
the science of a workout,
on happy runners,
about learning from mistakes and much more. The entire series is on Flotrack.
Nutritional Info
from Dana White
Dana is a trainer, nutritionist and all around great resource for athletes and parents.
Dana White Nutrition Check out the resources page on Dana's website.
Varsity Parenting A varitey of topics regarding high school athletes.
Healthy Eats Interesting recipes for healthier food
Dana is a trainer, nutritionist and all around great resource for athletes and parents.
Dana White Nutrition Check out the resources page on Dana's website.
Varsity Parenting A varitey of topics regarding high school athletes.
Healthy Eats Interesting recipes for healthier food
July 2010
A Trackie Wedding...
On July 3rd, track stand outs Allie Parkhurst and Will Caffery were married on the grounds at West Point. Along with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, there were five Staples record holders in the wedding party!
A Trackie Wedding...
On July 3rd, track stand outs Allie Parkhurst and Will Caffery were married on the grounds at West Point. Along with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, there were five Staples record holders in the wedding party!
And while
you're at READ THIS too!
Every so often there's a story that has to be shared. This is one of them. Read it.
Every so often there's a story that has to be shared. This is one of them. Read it.
Irv Black
Irv Black, long time coach at New Britain High School & President of Northeast Sports Timing, passed away on July 14th after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Here is what Laddie had to say about him...
"Without a doubt Irv loved our sport. There in no one individual in Connecticut who has done more for the advancement of track and field than Irv. Although at times Irv may have seemed to be a gruff and ornery individual, he always had the welfare and interest of the athletes in his heart. He was an honest, hardworking and dedicated man whose loyalty to track and field is beyond question. He was a man of integrity who readily accepted the responsibility of improving our sport at every opportunity. As a pioneer of electronic sports timing at the high school level Irv revolutionized the preciseness and accuracy of our sport to a point which is now common place throughout the world. Through the years he has remained steadfast in his belief that the high school track and field athletes of Connecticut deserve the best coaching, officials and facilities that we can provide for them. I treasure his expertise, dedication and passion for our sport. More importantly, I treasure our friendship."
Irv Black, long time coach at New Britain High School & President of Northeast Sports Timing, passed away on July 14th after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Here is what Laddie had to say about him...
"Without a doubt Irv loved our sport. There in no one individual in Connecticut who has done more for the advancement of track and field than Irv. Although at times Irv may have seemed to be a gruff and ornery individual, he always had the welfare and interest of the athletes in his heart. He was an honest, hardworking and dedicated man whose loyalty to track and field is beyond question. He was a man of integrity who readily accepted the responsibility of improving our sport at every opportunity. As a pioneer of electronic sports timing at the high school level Irv revolutionized the preciseness and accuracy of our sport to a point which is now common place throughout the world. Through the years he has remained steadfast in his belief that the high school track and field athletes of Connecticut deserve the best coaching, officials and facilities that we can provide for them. I treasure his expertise, dedication and passion for our sport. More importantly, I treasure our friendship."
With Great Sadness
The Staples running community mourns the death of Charles Lucas,
a great supporter of all things running and a kind gentleman.
Our condolences go out to Katie, Charlie and all of his family.
The Staples running community mourns the death of Charles Lucas,
a great supporter of all things running and a kind gentleman.
Our condolences go out to Katie, Charlie and all of his family.
Bronxville 4x800 and More
I came across these articles again recently and was reminded about this training philosophy...from the coach's perspective and from the athlete's perspective. I am slightly jaded..in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that we lived in Bronxville for ten years before moving to Westport.
I came across these articles again recently and was reminded about this training philosophy...from the coach's perspective and from the athlete's perspective. I am slightly jaded..in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that we lived in Bronxville for ten years before moving to Westport.
Road ID
Added 12/1/09 - Recently a parent sent a suggestion to me for a great gift for runners...see www.roadid.com
Added 12/1/09 - Recently a parent sent a suggestion to me for a great gift for runners...see www.roadid.com
Mental Aspects of
Racing
Added 11/09 - I read an article about the mental aspects of racing and thought this might be of interest. More on this...
Added 11/09 - I read an article about the mental aspects of racing and thought this might be of interest. More on this...