Category: Commentaries
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Female Sprinters vs. Male Sprinters: Breaking the Speed Gap
Female Sprinters vs. Male Sprinters Introduction When it comes to the 100-meter sprint, one might wonder how the world’s fastest female sprinter would fare against the average male. The answer? She would outpace the majority, especially when considering the global male population irrespective of age, athletic ability, or training. Olympic Benchmarks: Women vs. Men In…
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Does Height Influence Performance in Female Sprinters?
Female Sprinters Height Performance Airnel T. Abarra “Female Sprinters Height Performance: How Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Sha’Carri Richardson Challenge Athletic Norms” Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, standing at 4’11”, defies the common belief that taller athletes perform better, especially when she outpaced 5’11” Blessing Ogkabre. Her unique somatype, is characterized by pronounced glutes and quads.…
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Is Milo healthy?
Milo is a popular beverage enjoyed by many, but its healthiness depends on various factors. While Milo contains essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, it also contains added sugar and artificial additives. Moderation is key when consuming Milo, especially for individuals watching their sugar intake or managing weight. Considering its high calorie content, it’s…
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Resting the day before a track meet?
Resting the day before a sprint meet is essential for sprinters to optimize their performance. It allows muscles to recover, conserves energy, enhances mental focus, and prevents injuries. By prioritizing rest, sprinters can ensure they are physically and mentally prepared for the upcoming competition.
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Ideal Body Weight Calculator
Ideal body weight refers to a weight range that is considered healthy for an individual based on factors such as height, age, gender, and body composition. It is important to strive for a weight that promotes overall health and well-being rather than focusing solely on appearance. Achieving and maintaining an ideal body weight involves adopting…
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Athlete Poaching & Etiquette
Athlete Poaching Below is an article on Athlete coaching and coaching etiquette. This was summarized and compiled by an Australian Coach. I will look for more peer-reviewed materials next time. I asked Darren for permission to use his article on Athlete Poaching. And am very grateful he allowed me to share his views. In some…
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Recruiting Athletes in Philippines (Michael Keon)
Responses to Michael Keon Athletic Scouting Article by Mariano Sesdoyro Responses to Michael Keon’s Statements on Athletic Scouting It’s not as simplistic as it seems the problem of poor performance of the Philippines of late. Despite an Olympic gold and world-class talents in EJ Obiena and Carlos Yulo, the Philippines in a broader sense has…
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Tudor Bompa Interview on Periodization
Interview Tudor Bompa Development of Periodization in training June 27, 2013 Tudor Bompa is known to many as the man who single-highhandedly revolutionized Western training methods. Name your favorite strength coach, and very likely; he’s been strongly influenced by the work of Tudor Bompa. Learn his secrets! By: Mike Mahler Feb 21, 2003 Tudor Bompa…
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Baguio City Sports History and Teachers Camp
Baguio City Sports History A keen running tradition started in the mountains of Benguet with American colonialists introducing sports such as Baseball and cross-country races to help civilize the people discouraging head hunting and cannibalism. The strong tradition of long-distance running in the province continues to this day. Headhunting was how the various wild tribes…
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Milo Greek Story Progressive Overload Training #1
But the real story of Milo Began in Ancient Greece. In the 6th Century BC there was a wrestler from the city of Croton in the South of Greece. Milo was a six time athletic victor at the Ancient Olympic Games held every four years, he won the boys title and then the men’s title…
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Top Sprinters Genetics Factor
1. Sprinters Genetic: Top sprinters may have the key gene 2. Sprinters Genetic: Born to Run? MRI scans reveal sprinters have different bone structure from the rest of us Long Slow Running Builds long slow sprinter Cross country isn’t called cross country for anything. For More detailed Information please visit here http://www.pinoyathletics.info/top-sprinters-genetic-factor/
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OPEN LETTER TERRY CAPISTRANO Part 1
OPEN LETTER TO TERRY CAPISTRANO PRESIDENT OF PATAFA PART 1 Unlimited Chances? why we are falling behind in some events at SEA Games With all due respect to Popoy Juico. If it was Michael Keon or a Keon-type leader running PATAFA. He would not be giving unlimited chances to coaches who were no longer productive.…
