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Training as a masters sprinter - By David Maris
Training as a masters sprinter. David Maris. I began taking part in track and field, in the sprints, in 1998 as a fifteen year old. Over the last 22 years, I...
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Basic sprint training philosophy: How to create an organized and efficient plan for the high school setting.
Basic sprint training philosophy: How to create an organized and efficient plan for the high school setting. There are five areas of emphasis (components) in...
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TRACKWIRED FINAL STATE INDOOR POWER RANKINGS
The 2018 High School Indoor Track and Field season has come to an end and that means the final Trackwired State Power Rankings are here! We’ve measured the t...
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TRACKWIRED POWER RANKINGS: 2-8-18
Is Pennsylvania the most powerful high school indoor track and field state in the country? Our Trackwired high school power rankings say YES! Pennsylvania ha...
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TRACKWIRED POWER RANKINGS 1-31-18
In week 2 of the Trackwired state rankings Pennsylvania increased their boys lead behind the strong sprinting of Austin Kratz of Doc Mennonite High School. T...
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TRACKWIRED POWER RANKINGS: 1-24-18
Which state in the U.S. has the best high school track and field? This question is often debated and now Trackwired has the answer! We have taken the top per...
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Trackwired Training Philosophy
Trackwired makes track and field, cross country, and road running training simple. Type in your personal goal time, and the Trackwired training plan will tel...
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Track and Field: Building Blocks to Achieve Success
ALL Track and Field Athletes and Coaches MUST focus on these three physical attributes to be successful on the track, on the runway, or in the ring! 1. Rhyth...
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How to Train for the Decathlon and Heptathlon
Training for the decathlon and heptathlon is very challenging. My name is Travis Geopfert, and I've competed in 54 decathlon's in my career as well as coache...
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The Challenges of Coaching Track and Field
Many high school, junior high, and club track and field programs are understaffed with only 1 to 3 coaches for 25 or more athletes of varying skill levels co...
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Top 10 Benefits of Trackwired: Train Like A Champion
1) Workout training plans are personalized to each individual athlete, coach, and runner. By inputting a goal or personal best time, the workouts are customi...
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A Coaches Creed by Travis Geopfert
A Coaches Creed by Travis Geopfert It's my job to see more in others than they see in themselves. It's my job to create structure and implement a plan. It's ...
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Lessons Taught By Successful Coaches That Create Successful Athletes.
Gravitate Towards Excellence, Not Mediocrity: We all make hundreds of decisions that lead us either to excellence or mediocrity every single day. You decide ...
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How to be Recruited for Track & Field/Cross Country: The Truth from a College Coach
Be self-aware – Do your research on the schools that you are contacting. Look up the conference they are in and find the conference meet results. Ask yoursel...
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World Athletics Championships Scored by US College Affiliation
There are countless places for world class athletes to develop in preparation for the world’s largest stage in track and field. In 2017, that stage was the I...
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