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How Carmelita Jeter Finds the Zone

Sprinter Carmelita Jeter, 2010 USA Indoor Champion, talks about her pre-race mindset and recollects her...

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Women's Track Workout: Increasing Speed in the Weight Room

March 22, 2012 | Joseph Potts

Over the course of my career, I have had opportunities to work with some very talented female track athletes, including NCAA Championship Qualifier and Academic All-American Jenna Caffrey (Iowa State). One overarching theme I've seen: no elite runner was able...

Female Track Athletes: Prevent Hamstring Injuries With These Exercises

October 27, 2011 | Andy Haley

Nearly every athlete has been sidelined with an injury she didn't anticipate. For female track stars and long-distance runners, the unexpected injury is often a pulled or torn hamstring, a muscle used extensively when running and one that is quite...

Med Ball Lifts With Georgia Track & Field

September 22, 2011 | Scott

Too many runners fear that strength training will add bulk, making them slower. But according to Katrin Koch, University of Georgia Women’s T&F strength and conditioning coach, strengthening your fast twitch muscles makes you stronger without adding bulk, ultimately making you...

University of Tennessee Baton Exchange Tips

September 9, 2011 | Zac Clark

A seamless handoff can win the race, and, conversely, the slightest fumble can cost your team a place on the podium. Simply put, relay races are won or lost during the passing of the baton. Here, former University of Tennessee T&F...

FSU Coach Bob Braman on the Importance of Versatility for Track Athletes

September 9, 2011 | Michael

Florida State track & field head coach Bob Braman says versatile track athletes are more likely to receive a scholarship than those who focus on one event. “It's important for an athlete to have more than one skill," he says....