Browsing Archive: January, 2009
Posted by GC on Saturday, January 31, 2009,
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Training
Some interesting stats from the Olympic track events from 800m upwards that appear in an article on the BBC website Click here Shows how and where the damage was done both positively and negatively. Part of the Thursday night Moria Loop sessions are hopefully the early stages of having an impact on this and other areas. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, January 30, 2009,
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Training
Today Friday 30th January a pair of legs have been lost in East Sussex between Battle and Eastbourne. If you pass them please return them to their owner moi. They shouldnt put up much of a fight and definately wont be any fit state to run away.
As for proper training then there have been some good swim sets this week, strong runs (with various levels of navigation).
To cap it off I here some are off to see the second best team in England who wear claret and blue play in some backwater somewhere... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, January 30, 2009,
In :
Legends
 Looking at their faces they are probably only on 3.00ks ! Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, January 29, 2009,
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Legends
Having been bought NO LIMITS THE WILL TO SUCCEED the autobiography of Micheal Phelps for my birthday I have taken to reading it.Through the book there are many themes that have a place in all areas of our lives. I thought I would share a small section with you. (Hopefully Michael wont mind). If you dont know who Michael Phelps is and you are interested enough to have found yourself to this page of the website then I have one question for you. What planet were you visiting last summer when the... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, January 29, 2009,
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Legends
Sammy Wanijiru shares some of his secrets to Marathon success Click here Interesting to see what he says about pace of long runs whilst at altitude they indicate a very comfortable pace. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, January 27, 2009,
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Quotes
" The best way to predict the future is to create it" Continue reading ...
Having seen this article it opens up the horizons for achievements of an athletic nature Click here that we could be training for. Continue reading ...
Whilst trawling around this morning I came across an interesting question. "If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?" Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, January 26, 2009,
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Education
Its taken 33 years to beat Jim Ryans record from 1966 but German Fernandez has finally done it Click here. Obviously the Kenyans and Ethiopians + any other Africans struggle for inddor tracks in Africa. Not sure if there are any? Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Sunday, January 25, 2009,
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Education
Yesterday saw a day where West Ham moved on in the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory at a potential banana skin hiding to nothing trip to Hartlepool from Division One. With out doubt the Countries number one team wearing Claret and Blue. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, January 22, 2009,
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Training
Great to see a busy pool this morning especially when a little pace is put into the main set. Some pace changes and shorter reps combined guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs (future option of three sets will have the desired effect). I also see a best of three head to head challenge between the Royalty of kick Princess Sophia and a new emerging talent Sarah L (representing the newly formed Ironman Popular Front under the leadership of Vice Commodore Granny Grice). The three discplines being f... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, January 21, 2009,
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Education
Posted by GC on Tuesday, January 20, 2009,
In :
Legends
Truly a legend of our time as an athlete. A great piece on him click here gives an insight to what he is about. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, January 19, 2009,
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Training
As well as developing athletes its about developing coaches. This one seems to know a thing or two
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Posted by GC on Monday, January 19, 2009,
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Legends
If a man with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, would it be considered a hostage situation? Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Sunday, January 18, 2009,
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Training
By chance this week appears to be the mid way point of training for most from when they started at the begining of the winter cycle to when the racing season will commence in Spring.
It was a great morning in the Forest with the usual tranquility only broken by the heavy breathing and feet clipping across the ground. It really does possess its own spirit ! Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Sunday, January 18, 2009,
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Education
I have to apologise for the lack of Guest blogging over the past couple of weeks. I have been unfortunately let down a couple of times by persons who shall remain unnamed for fear of public humiliation. I hope that they will be able to step up to the plate in the future at some stage to perform a guest blog. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Sunday, January 18, 2009,
In :
Education
Simple strong words that I thought I would share after yesterdays Regional Training Day. They encapsulate athletically what we require to strive towards our goals. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, January 16, 2009,
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Quotes
"Jealousy is all the fun you think they had".
Erica Jong. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, January 15, 2009,
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Legends
Check out link to follow Lance Armstrong Click here Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, January 14, 2009,
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Legends
Steve Scott is a US running legend over the 1500m and Mile. In all he ran over 130 sub 4.00minute miles in his career. Click here to read a brief article about the man himself. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, January 13, 2009,
In :
Training
A thread on a Coach who suggests that "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Click here to view. I hasten to add that he is no relation and any further similarities are purely coincidental. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, January 12, 2009,
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Training
Many of us become hooked up on the commercial bandwagon of bikes and their componentry over the development of the legs and heart of the athletic animal who stands astride the machine. For the athlete who is that age group competitor or weekend enthusiast then that machine can become a status symbol or an investment in less weight to assist with the frailties of nature.
For the athlete who is on the pathway of maximising performance then surely having a groupset that effectively is costing £1... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, January 12, 2009,
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Education
Now theres a question that a famous golfer was once asked."Do you feel lucky ?"
To which he replied "Do you know what the harder I train the luckier I seem to become......."
So is there actually anything out there which is Luck or merely is it something that has knowingly or unknowingly been prepared for correctly.
How many of us wait for a bit of luck to come along or how many times do we hear the words "down on my/your luck". Is this merely determined from an extended period of poor practice i... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
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Quotes
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance."
Confucius (Philosopher) Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, January 7, 2009,
In :
Education
No sooner are we back at school and the teachers at schools with their unrelenting and often complete non understanding of young athletes rears its ugly head. The oblivious nature to the young athletes needs against their goals and objectives as teachers for their teams. These teachers who work in a domain of whatever is required in that term from an individual over rides any compassion or understanding to the long term development of the young athlete, who appears merely as a pawn in the pro... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, January 7, 2009,
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Quotes
"If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges."
Pat Riley (Basketball Coach) Continue reading ...
Pete " any wheels will do" Coleman aka Squire Pete
A further entry to our series of hidden talents lays out his cv....
Some say he can climb Tabayesco in less than 50 minutes? Some say he can swim 2 lengths of a 50m pool?
We just know him as “stiggy’s brother”
Cheap rates for lessons in car crashes specializing in broadsides, 360’s, barrier re-design & whiplash!
Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, January 2, 2009,
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Quotes
"I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. "
Michael Jordan.
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Posted by GC on Thursday, January 1, 2009,
In :
Team mates
Stuart Wilkinson - for his service to medicine (buying loads)
Eastbourne College girls - raising the public awareness of mosquitos and othe bug eyed insects with their eye wear
Sam Lowden - Compeed young achievers M.B.E. (My Backsides Eroded)
Pete Coleman - the (mini) Lewis Hamilton safe driving award
Janie Pankhurst - land speed record for a green car achieved on the Beachy Head Salt flats
Matt Rawbin - services to the mining of metals with his collection of pots and medals from events
Barney Reed... Continue reading ...
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