Seasons Part 2

April 11, 2025 0 Comments 3 tags

Even the most obvious blessings in life, at times, can cause the greatest complexity

Seasons Part 1

Springtime in Texas
April 10, 2025 0 Comments 5 tags

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

Uninterrupted Sitting

March 22, 2025 0 Comments 8 tags

To some of us busy parents, “uninterrupted sitting” sounds like a vacation...

Should Your Child Run a Marathon?

March 9, 2025 0 Comments 8 tags

Read the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on endurance running for youth athletes from a coach's viewpoint.

Everything You Want To Know About Creatine

November 17, 2024 0 Comments 10 tags

Good news for parents: Overall, my take away from my conversation with Dr. Doernte is that creatine is a highly recommended supplement for adults looking to increase strength and speed

Are you a Champion?

July 7, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“Champions are made in the summer.” ~Jim Linhares “Champions are everywhere.  All you have to do is train them properly.” ~Arthur Lydiard But what is a champion? I like to

Giving Back

June 25, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“I want to give back to the sport that gave so much to me.” This is the common refrain among the amazing coaches I have interviewed, observed, and learned from

Ode to Weightlifting

June 9, 2024 0 Comments 1 tag

Why do athletes who live to run, jump, and throw care about snatch, clean, and jerk? Honestly, it sounds more like a sibling squabble during chore time than something that

Good Programming

April 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

In my recent interview with Dr. Lee Doernte, he mentioned “poor programming.” He was referring to a workout plan for athletes that is not based on sound training principles or

Training Works

March 24, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“Training WORKS, Melissa!” I had read these words in her book, but now, Kathrine Switzer was emphatically saying them. To me. And she should know. In an era when it