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Getting Back To What Works: Training Focus for 2011
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 26, 2010 at 2:43pm

As athletes, as coaches, we are always striving for better in search of the elusive “best.” We read all the latest materials, we scour the web for bits of information, we go to clinics and talks, we listen to those who we feel know more than us and ...more

Pro Tips 4 U
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted September 24, 2010 at 10:02pm

When you are a professional athlete, people always ask if you will possibly consider coaching as a career choice. My answer is always no. Coaching isn’t really something I aspire to do on a full time basis. Do I know stuff? Yea. Could I share what I...more

Pre-Workout Nutrition Discussion and a Great Recipe
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 22, 2010 at 4:04pm

I’m sure you’ve heard before (and I’ve even fallen victim and said it) that the advantage of being a thrower is eating whatever you want. Sure we don’t need to be a size zero and many of us are trying to gain mass, but that doesn’t mean we ...more

Thank you- For another great season in the books!
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted September 22, 2010 at 12:37pm

Where I wish I was spending my rest time~It is that time of the year....REST TIME!I get about 6-8 weeks off from training before the quest for Korea starts up. I will mostly be using my rest time to work and visit family. I will still be active, just noth...more

Backpacking!
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted September 19, 2010 at 10:23pm

I'm in Colorado Springs hanging out with Russ and his awesome parents! Last week, he and I walked eleven miles into the woods (uphill, haha) to get to the Emerald Lakes in the Weminuche Wilderness of Southwest Colorado near Durango. It was my first back...more

The Prodigal Son…err maybe not.
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:49am

So after spending the last 5 years out of Colorado where I was raised and graduated high school and college, I have finally decided to return. Nothing as drastic as envying pigs wallowing in the filth and eating trash as the parable of the Prodigal son,...more

Teamsense: how to build a fan
by LHiggs
posted September 16, 2010 at 6:23pm

How do you make men care about women's events? How do you make sprinters care about distance runners? how do you make anyone care about field events?Last week I had the unique opportunity to attend the DecaNation meeting in Annecy, France. And by opportun...more

It's Time to Admit I Need a Coach
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted September 15, 2010 at 2:23pm

I’ve had a lot going on inside my brain the last couple of weeks. Namely, what’s next for my career? I ended the season on such a sour note that I was having a hard time processing a lot of things. It was obvious something needed to change. They s...more

Decanation - There is no I in Team
by anngaff
posted September 11, 2010 at 2:32am

A true team competition, Decanation 2010 awards prize money only to the teams scoring the most combined points of the 10 events - no individual prize money here. But the athletes who agreed to stick around for this late-in-the-season meet are rewarded by ...more

Continental Cup
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted September 9, 2010 at 12:39pm

I competed in my last meet of the season on Saturday in Split, Croatia at the inaugural IAAF Continental Cup. It was a super neat experience, as being selected for the team was a real honor, and having teammates from other countries was new! I don't spe...more

Reflection on being a (female) athlete
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 8, 2010 at 12:33pm

After reading a few articles lately and having different personal experiences over the years, I’ve been thinking more and more about what it means to be a female athlete. As always this started off as a small idea and then grew.  Another novel...more

Something to add in thinking about training
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 6, 2010 at 1:41am

Was doing a little research and writing some interesting papers about hammer training (strength, drills, technique, peaking, programs etc.) and came across some interesting articles. One article in general is just a little piece that I thought I would p...more

Everyone does this sport for different reasons...
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted September 6, 2010 at 1:40am

Everyone does this sport for different reasons. Different motivations, different goals, different things that make them continue or make them want to stop. It’s a personal thing and at the end of the day you’re the only one who knows if continuing o...more

IAAF Continental Cup Recap - Upsets and Photo Finishes
by anngaff
posted September 5, 2010 at 7:13pm

For a two-day meet, the IAAF Continental Cup sure seemed to be over in the blink of an eye. While many big names were missing from the start lists, we still saw exciting finishes and surprising upsets. Saturday morning the track events kicked off with ...more

Last chapter to the 2010 season!
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted September 5, 2010 at 10:26am

The last chapter has finally been read and my body can't thank me enough. My mind would love another shot at throwing the hammer but the story must end. The past two weekends I competed in two small club meets here in Great Britain. The first one was in M...more

IAAF Continental Cup - Almost $3 Million Up for Grabs for the World's Best Athletes
by anngaff
posted September 3, 2010 at 9:58pm

The inaugural Continental Cup takes place Saturday and Sunday in Split, Croatia. If you follow track & field athletes on Twitter, you've probably seen some Twitpics (such as this one) of the beautiful hotel and surrounding area they are inhabiting w...more

Coincidence
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted September 1, 2010 at 10:21pm

"Coincidences are God’s way of remaining anonymous"Right now I am currently on the coast of Croatia. When I wake up in the morning and look out my window, this is what I see. It’s not a bad way to start your day, let me tell you. Split, Croatia hap...more

USATF Foundation Q&A;
by Britney Henry - Olympian in Progress
posted September 1, 2010 at 10:02pm

Follow this link: http://www.usatffoundation.org/elite/britneyhenry_q_a.asp to read some questions and answers about myself and my love for the hammer throw! Enjoy:) ...more

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