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January 24, 2012

Schedule of Track and Field Events for 2011-12 season

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DePaul track and field head coach Dave Dopek announced the men’s and women’s schedule for the 2011-12 outdoor seasons. With the indoor season already in progress, the Blue Demons can look forward to eight usual season outdoor competitions, their only home meet of the season. Following the end of the indoor season, DePaul travels to Tallahassee, Fla., for the Florida State Relays on March 23-24 before venturing to Cincinnati, Ohio, for the Oliver Nikoliff Invitational from March 30-31.

DePaul’s road swing then comes to halt on April 6 and 7 when the Blue Demons compete in the Chicagoland Championships hosted by the University of Chicago. The DePaul women are set to battle that Friday, April 6, while then compete on Saturday, April 7. On April 14, DePaul heads back on the road to Columbia, Mo., for the Tom Botts Invitational before frequent to Chicago to host the DePaul Invitational, held at Lane Stadium on April 21.

The remainder of the schedule includes the Stan Lyons Invitational in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 28 and the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, from April 26-28.Those two meets lead up to the BIG EAST Conference Outdoor Championships in Tampa, Fla., from May 4-6. On May 12, the Blue Demons battle at the Cardinal Twilight Invitational in Louisville, Ky., for the last chance meet before the NCAA postseason begins.The Blue Demons carry on their indoor season this weekend as they travel to Bloomington, Ind., for the Indiana Relays.

Date

Opponent / Event

Location

Time / Result

12/02/11

Blue and Gold Invitational

Notre Dame, Ind.

All Day

01/14/12

Badger Track Classic

Madison, Wis.

All Day

01/21/12

vs. Notre Dame Invitational

Notre Dame, Ind.

All Day

01/28/12

Indiana Relays

Bloomington, Ind.

All Day

02/03/12

Meyo Invitational (Day 1)

Notre Dame, Ind.

All Day

02/04/12

Meyo Invitational (Day 2)

Notre Dame, Ind.

All Day

02/10/12

Iowa State Classic (Day 1)

Ames, Iowa

All Day

02/11/12

vs. Iowa State Classic (Day 2)

Ames, Iowa

All Day

02/18/12

BIG EAST Championships (Day 1) *

New York, N.Y.

All Day

02/19/12

BIG EAST Championships (Day 2) *

New York, N.Y.

All Day

03/02/12

Alex Wilson Invitational (Day 1)

South Bend, Ind.

All Day

03/03/12

Alex Wilson Invitational (Day 2)

South Bend, Ind.

All Day

03/09/12

NCAA Indoor Championships (Day 1)

Nampa, Idaho

All Day

03/10/12

NCAA Indoor Championships (Day 2)

Nampa, Idaho

All Day

03/23/12

FSU Relays (Day 1)

Tallahassee, Fla.

All Day

03/24/12

FSU Relays (Day 2)

Tallahassee, Fla.

All Day

03/30/12

vs. Oliver Nikoloff Invitational (Day 1)

Cincinnati, Ohio

All Day

03/31/12

Oliver Nikoloff Invite (Day 2)

Cincinnati, Ohio

TBA

04/06/12

Chicagoland Championships

Chicago, Ill.

All Day

04/07/12

Chicagoland Championships

Chicago, Ill.

All Day

04/14/12

Tom Botts Invitational

Columbia, Mo.

All Day

04/21/12

DePaul Invitational

Chicago, Ill.

All Day

04/26/12

Drake Relays

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

04/27/12

Drake Relays

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

04/28/12

Drake Relays

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

 

Stan Lyons Invitational

Indianapolis, Ind.

All Day

05/04/12

BIG EAST Outdoor Championships

Tampa, Fla.

All Day

05/05/12

BIG EAST Outdoor Championships

Tampa, Fla.

All Day

05/06/12

BIG EAST Outdoor Championships

Tampa, Fla.

All Day

05/11/12

Cardinal Twilight Invitational

Louisville, Ky.

All Day

05/24/12

NCAA West Preliminary Round

Austin, Texas

All Day

05/25/12

NCAA West Preliminary Round

Austin, Texas

All Day

05/26/12

NCAA West Preliminary Round

Austin, Texas

All Day

06/06/12

NCAA Outdoor Championships

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

06/07/12

NCAA Outdoor Championships

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

06/08/12

NCAA Outdoor Championships

Des Moines, Iowa

All Day

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January 6, 2012

Long Jumper Mokoena targets Gold in London

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After coming back from the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a silver medal, top jumper Khotso Mokoena is now look for gold at this year’s contest in London in July.It is good to see Luvo doing so well and his existence will help Team South Africa win more medals in London.

Multiple champion and record-holder Mokoena was the only South African athlete to win a medal in Beijing. Now back at training at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria after the joyful season holidays, Mokoena is happy with his shape.

It is still early in the year but I’m in good shape because I trained hard in November and December. I also battle in the track and field series events on the coast,he said.I will be more careful at training and competitions this year to avoid injuries.

Last year was a frightening for me because of injuries. I went into the world championships in South Korea not in the best of shapes.The bigger picture for any athlete this year is the Olympics and I have been hard at training perfecting my technique in planning for the event.

The president of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has made it clear they won’t be taking holiday makers to London.He promised the country 12 medals, it is now a challenge for us athletes to go out there and include to the success of our country.

Mokoena was bundled out in the first round of the world championships in South Korea, with rising star Luvo Manyonga reaching the final on debut.It is good to see Luvo doing so well and his presence will help Team South Africa win more medals in London,he said.

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December 29, 2011

Clitheroe aims Aviva Series starts on January 28

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Reigning European 3000m indoor champion Helen Clitheroe will look to build on fantastic 2011 by beginning her Olympic year in style at the Aviva International Match in Glasgow on 28 January. 38 year old Clitheroe provided one of the highlights of the meet in 2011. When she stormed to success over 3000m in a time of 8:52.31 to eclipse Liz McColgan’s 22-year stadium record at Kelvin Hall.

The former 1500m and steeplechase athlete, who has recorded a total of four individual best performances at the Aviva International Match, went on to claim a memorable gold medal in the same event at the European Indoor Championships in Paris in March.

Now aiming for a hat trick of wins at Kelvin Hall following her victories in 2010 and 2011, Clitheroe will be looking for a strong start to 2012.

When she again takes on the 3000m in what could prove a career-defining year in the track and field. Just three weeks after her form in Glasgow Clitheroe will test herself against a world class field at the Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham, where she will contest the 3000m in front of an expected capacity crowd at the NIA on 18 February.

Clitheroe said: “This year is a significant one for me I had some real highs in 2011, which were absolutely fantastic. “My race in Paris caused a bit of a stir back home and I couldn’t believe the attention I received. But it was all welcomed and it’s really incredible to know that you’ve got a lot of support, that people know you when you step out on the track and give you that extra cheer you need. “I went away to Kenya in November and will be heading back out there straight after Christmas. It’s really good to get away and get my head into some training.

I think of the Aviva Grand Prix as a rehearsal for the indoor championships, the very best athletes in the world battle in Birmingham and it’s amazing to have the chance to race in meets like that in the run-up to major championships. “Glasgow is just a brilliant event, the crowd is always really into athletics and this is the last time that we’ll be challenging at Kelvin Hall so that will be really special too. 

The venue has such a sturdy heritage and it really is a freedom to race there.” Clitheroe, who made her Olympic debut in Sydney back in 2000, will use the coming Aviva Series as a critical step in preparing for her third Olympic battle.

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November 30, 2011

Athletics: John Komen breaks La Rochelle record

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La Rochelle, France – Kenyan John Komen ran 2:07:13 to break the race record of Marathon de La Rochelle Serge Vigot on Sunday, while Ethiopian Ture Chatu won the women’s race in 2:36:04. The weather was cool and hazy on the old Port of La Rochelle at the start of the 21st edition of the Marathon. The race opened on a faster basis than had been planned, as the Kenyan pacemakers Eliud Kiplagat Barngetury and Samwel Maswai were timed at 5km in 15:12, instead of probable 15:25.

Behind them were four of their associate countrymen: John Komen, the fastest of the field with a 2:08:06 performance set three years ago, Nahashon Kimaiyo who placed 3rd last year, as well as outsiders Daniel Limo and Peter Kwalia, who ran in 2009 respectively 2:10:54 and 2:12:07. Also integrated in this pack was the Ethiopian Feyisa Woldemikael, debutant at the Marathon with a 62:27 to his credit for the Half Marathon.

Kwalia was the first to be dropped even though the pace remained stable in the significant city centre, while a light drizzle occurred. 10km was making in 30:22, and no change in the group occurred through 15km (45:53) and the Half Marathon (64:43). It was then clear that the race record of 2:09:44 was in danger, as the best passed the halfway point in 1:04:43, about one minute faster than record holder Ethiopian Haile Haja in 2009.

The second pacemaker stopped at 28km, after having passed the 25km in 1:16:16. Just before 30km (1:31:20), Kimayo was dropped, and a few minutes later it was Woldemikael’s turn to fade. The two remaining runners, Komen and Limo, kept side by side for a couple of metres before Komen insert a speeding up to get a rid of his rival. The leader was now only fighting against the clock (1:45:47 at 35km). Limo placed second in 2:08:38 while Kimayo passed Woldemikael to take third place in 2:10:43.

The women’s race was highlighted by the runs of three Ethiopians. Wayinshet Abebe Hailu (2:42:57 in 2009) led Ture Chatu (2:38:41 last season) and Marathon debutante Zerfe Boku. The trio divided early from the rest of the field and remained together until the 24th kilometer, after having passed the half-way in 1:16:44. Hailu dropped back and ultimately finished third in 2:38:39. Chatu emerged as the winner in the last couple of kilometer and shattered her personal best with 2:36:04, still far from the race record of Goitetom Haftu (2:28:24). Boku took the second place in 2:36:48.

RESULTS

MEN

1. John KOMEN (KEN) 2:07:13
2. Daniel LIMO (KEN) 2:08.39
3. Nahashon KIMAYO (KEN) 2:10:44
4. Feyisa WOLDEMIKAEL (ETH) 2:11:34
5. Nourdine JALAL (MAR) 2:14:23
6. Eliud BARNGETUNY (KEN) 2:19:05
7. Peter KWALIA (KEN) 2:21:48
8. Julien COTTIN (FRA) 2:25:40
9. Victcheslav PRIHOTKO (UKR) 2:28:33
10. Victor ROGOVOY (UKR) 2:28:34

WOMEN

1. Ture CHATU (ETH) 2:36:04
2. Zerfe BOKU (ETH) 2:36:51
3. Wayinshet Abebe HAILU (ETH) 2:38:39
4. Adeline ROCHE (FRA) 2:45:15
5. Kelly CRICKMORE (GBR) 2:51:47

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August 11, 2011

Starting Blocks Technique – Sprint Starting

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The start of a sprint race is that part of the race from the firing of the gun to the departure from the starting blocks and the term generally includes the first strides out of the blocks.

STARTING OBJECTIVES

The principal purpose of the sprint start is to ease quick clearance from the blocks and speeding up to maximum speed. There are a number of large objectives of the sprint start. Firstly, the athlete must create a balanced position in the starting blocks. He must also make sure that suitable force is applied to the blocks.

There must be right positioning of the body in the blocks to ensure that the hips rise to the same height each time. The athlete must establish a foot position which enables him to come out of the blocks well balanced and with the best possible velocity, as he moves into full sprinting position. Finally the athlete must effort to clear the starting blocks in the shortest possible time after the firing of the starters gun.

TYPES OF STARTS

There are three main types of starting positions for the sprint start. The principle difference between these starts is basically the horizontal distance between the front and back feet of the athlete.

1. The Bunch Start : (Sometimes referred to as the Bullet start) This is where the feet are close together with the toes of the back foot opposite the heel of the front foot. Sometimes the feet are even closer together. This would generally involve a block spacing of less than 30cm.

2. The Medium Start : the feet are further apart. The knee of the back leg is placed reverse a point towards the toes of the front foot. The inter-block distance of this start has been described as about shin length apart. Arnold (1992) describes a position many athletes use these days which is a little less than shin length apart, but not so closes as to call a Bunch or Bullet start.

3. Elongated Start : the knee of the back leg is placed level or just behind the heel of the front foot. It has been described as a position where the inter-block distance is well in excess of shin length. An inter-block distance in excess of 50cm could be described as an elongated start.

BLOCK ANGLES
Much has been written and discussed about distance between front and back blocks, but ignores the effect of differing block angles. A recent study by Guissard, Duchateau Hainaut 1992 has shown that variation in block angles can have a profound effect on starting velocities. In the study 17 athletes used their own preferred distance between blocks and starting line. They all used a rear block angle of 70 degrees, but tested three angles with the front block: 30, 50 70 degrees.

FOOT POSITION
In order to get more pre-tension in the calf muscles, the first spikes of both feet should be positioned on the track. With pre-stretched calf muscles, it is possible to get a more efficient start. If the body mass is centred more on the legs than on the arms, pre-tension may be increased.

DISTANCE FROM STARTING LINE
In deciding the distance between the front foot and the starting line, (Barbaro 1983) mentions that weight distribution, hip position and the effect of foot drive must be considered. If the front foot is too close to the starting line, much of the body weight will rest on it and the knee angle will be less than 90 degrees. This will result in an ineffective front foot drive.

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June 30, 2011

Some interesting details about Kettle Bell

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The kettle bell or girya is a cast iron heaviness (similar to a cannonball with a grip) used to carry out ballistic movements that unite cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Sizes may range from 4 pounds (1.8kg) to 175 pounds (79kg). The term Pod is often used to submit to aptitude of weight; it is distinct as approximately 16 kilograms (35lb).

Dissimilar normal dumbbells, the kettle bells middle of mass is comprehensive further than the hand, similar to Indian clubs or ishi sashi. This require ballistic and fluctuation actions. By their nature, typical kettle bell exercises build strength and staying power, particularly in the lower back, legs, and carry, and add to grip power. The basic events, such as the move backward and onward, grab, and the spotless and yank, connect the whole body at one time, and in a way that imitate real world presentation such as spade or farm work.

The actions used in kettle bell work out can be unsafe to those who have back or shoulder problems, or a weak core. Variant of the kettle bell include bags filled with sand or steel shot, water, or which take a variable numeral of plates. They also have a middle of mass comprehensive further than the hand and allow for move backward and forward movements and free moves with added safety and extra grip, wrist, arm and core intensification due to the uneven fill material.

Kettle bell preparation has takes the strength world by tempest. In just a few years, there are now thousands of people in the US that are benefit from the brutal reimbursement of kettle bells. In adding, to daily men and women, many athletic gear from a variety of sports now use kettle bells in their plan. Top K-1 fighter Bob Sapp lately affirmed that he use kettle bell guidance to augment cardio in a recent Muscle Fitness dialogue. Welterweight UFC champion BJ Penn uses kettle bells to ramp up his muscular staying power for killer MMA battles.

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June 15, 2011

Overall greatest athletic events

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Athletic events are measured to be one of the oldest sports events in the nation. All countries have skillful in Athletic events since the distant past as part of a physical exercise regimen. Events like Track and Field, Road Running, Cross-country and Race Walking are most well-known among the Athletics events in India. The Track events played in India containing running events like 100metres, 200metres, 400metres, 800metres etc. The Track events also include Marathon running.


Field events consist of High jump, Long jump, Triple jump, Pole vault, Shotput, Discus throw, Javelin throw, Hammer throw. High Jump – the athlete has to jump high in the air and cross a bar set on a positive height.

Pole Vault – the athlete wants to jump high above a bar. Triple Jump – the athlete jumps three times on the similar effort. Discus Throw – the athlete has to throw a lens-shaped weighty disc to such a distance where no one else can throw.

Hammer Throw – the thrower has to throw a heavy steel ball and there is a circle in this event and the thrower has to throw the ball staying within the circle. Javelin Throw – the thrower throws a javelin as an alternative of discus or hammer.

Shot Put – the athlete tries to throw a very weighty metal ball as far as possible. In this event also, the athlete needs to stay within a circle. A half marathon is a road-running competition where a number of athletes race each other for a distance of 13 miles. The Marathon is a long-distance running event where the athletes run a distance of 26 miles.

In both half and full marathons, the runner who touches the concluding line first, is usually stated as the winner of a Marathon. Athletic events in all nations are played these days in much more efficient forms and enjoy a larger platform through participation in the Olympic and Asian games.

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January 18, 2011

Strength Training Methods for Sports

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In sport building strength training courses, either explosive power or muscular stamina is the main objective. However, before immediately boarding on a course to develop either or both of these fitness parts, a more helpful approach is to first make a firm foundation.

Basic Strength

Vital strength training courses adjust the body for more tiring resistance training later on. Its purpose is to train the body by aiming all of the major muscle groups, tendons, ligaments and joints assisting to prevent injury.

The less skilled an athlete is, the more time they have to spend building up foundational strength before moving onto further advanced forms of resistance training. But even experienced athletes should spend some time during the year to complete a stage of basic strength training. It can help to restore some of the muscle imbalances that innately occur with competitive sport.

Hypertrophy

Several athletes will gain from increasing their lean body mass by adding additional muscle bulk. However, the number of athletes that need hypertrophy training or a phase of bodybuilding is fewer than most would expect. And the fact is larger muscles are not essentially stronger and weigh more -but, even lean, active weight can give a tough competition in many sports.

Maximal Strength

Bodybuilders have outstanding muscle mass but they are normally bigger than they are strong. Maximal strength training programs do not essentially boost the size of a muscle (hypertrophy) but they do direct to neuromuscular adjustments that are complimentary to most athletes. Even endurance athletes can gain from maximal strength training.

Explosive Power

Just as an athlete can be enormously muscular and be deficient in a linked level of strength; they can also be extremely strong but lack vital power. Most athletic movements occur much faster and require extensively more power than lifting maximal loads. If maximal strength is not transferred into sport-specific power, athletic performance will not progress – definitely not to the level that it could.

Muscular Endurance

While many sports are controlled by powerful, explosive actions some athletes are directed to overcome a comparatively low resistance. So, powerful athletes should change their maximal strength into explosive power; endurance athletes should try to convert maximal strength into muscular endurance.

Of course, many team sports need a blend of the two – power and strength endurance – and building up both simultaneously without one opposing the other necessitates.

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December 22, 2010

Dimensions for Track Events

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Track DimensionTrack events consist of sprint, middle distance, hurdle and steeplechase events. The 400m oval track structures the foundation of a multi-sports ground and its facets are reliant on the prerequisites of other sports. Even though there are a number of varied layouts for the oval 400m track, this publication draws on the IAAF’s criteria as summarized in the IAAF Track and Field Manual 2003 Edition.

The rivalry area for track events encloses:

  • oval track with minimum four lanes and safety zones calculating no less than 1m on the inside and outside
  • straight with least of six lanes for sprints and hurdles
  • steeplechase track as for oval track with a stable water jump

And there are three fundamental types of track surface –

  • synthetic
  • unbound mineral (cinder) and
  • grass

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December 3, 2010

Track n Field: Houston Marathon’s New 2011 Sponsors

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The Houston Marathon Committee is excitingly announced its new 2011 sponsors: Waste Management, Nissan and global law firm King & Spalding.

Houston-based Waste Management, a foremost contributor of inclusive environmental services in North America, is the initial official “green” partner of the Chevron Houston Marathon. Delegated to aiding lessen the event’s environmental track, Waste Management will supply recycling holders during race weekend and will also do a waste review to help develop the Committee’s green initiatives for future events. Additionally, Waste Management’s “Green Squad” will support the track n field – marathon with a team of volunteers.

Nissan, the new official and elite automotive sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon, will supply official vehicles for the 2011 races.

In addition to Waste Management and Nissan, King & Spalding, a complete-service, international law firm with offices in Houston, bonds the team and will offer reusable goodie bags for more than 30,000 race contestants.

The Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and El Paso Corporation 5K will be held on January 30, 2011.

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