With my recent forays into the science of barefoot training, I have
really not addressed indications or contraindications for beginning
higher intensity barefoot work so as not to have deleterious effects on
the health of the feet in the long run.&n...

I was recently having a conversation with a few friends about
training methods, USATF level II, and a few prominent coaches and
authors.  My friend,  having recently read Joe Vigil’s book, Road to the Top,
asked why would anyone prog...

sgood Schlatter is a guy that most kids don’t really want to meet. 
He’s not friendly, and often leads to painful anterior tibial
tuberosities in growing kids.  While commonly attributed to a
“traction” based strain...

A friend recently sent me this video that was posted on one of the biggest track and field websites, and asked my thoughts. I figured that it would be worthwhile to share them in a blog and I'd be very interested to hear yours.


Track and Field Vid...

The idea of “striking a balance” is one that I’ve supported for
quite sometime, and it seems that in the process of doing so, I’ve been
misunderstood by several individuals.  For clarification, when I say
balance, I am r...

The Bench Press is a lift that is loved and loathed in the
performance circles.  Those with a background in powerlifting and a
“get athletes strong” philosophy on one end frequently use the
exercise, while those on the far left of t...