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The Tangent
by Russ Ebbets"You’d have to be a track nut to know who Jack Pyrah was. He was the glue that held the Villanova running machine together during the 60s, 70s and 80s." Russ went to Villanova to run and reminisces about the influence Coach Pyrah had on his …
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Off The Road: Glycogen Depletion – The Energy Crisis
by Russ EbbetsThis month's Off the Road column deals with glycogen depletion and the deleterious effect it has on athletic performance. "In long distance running this state has achieved mythic status and is often referred to with colorful phrases as bonki…
by Russ Ebbets It was during my second year of college …
The Rocking Chair
by Russ EbbetsAs people age, muscles can atrophy and that is not good. Amazingly, a simple item like a rocking chair can help to fight off the loss of these aging effects by a process called active rest. Ebbets explains why a rocking chair may be a great …
by Russ Ebbets There comes a point in your parents…
Off The Road - N(y)ŏŏrō ∙ pla’ stis ədē
by Dr. Russ EbbetsDr. Russ Ebbets discusses neuroplasticity and its importance for athletes in general and in particular, runners. Great News! Dr. Ebbets has become a finalist in the Track and Field Writers of America Book of The Year 2019 contest, which …
by Dr. Russ Ebbets The title of this article is the phoneti…
Track and Field Trivia Challenge
by Russ EbbetsNeed a break from pandemic news? This challenge is for you. Ready to test your knowledge of running, track and field? There are 50 fiendish questions devised by Coach Ebbets. Answering 25 correctly is excellent. Answer 40 or more and you are…
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Off The Road: Testing, Testing 1-2-3
by Russ Ebbets, DCUnlike academic exams, athletic tests are approached with anticipation and excitement. There are different types of athletic tests and reasons for them. Russ Ebbets describes the how and why of athletic testing. For full …
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Off The Road: 100-Point Scale
by Russ Ebbets, DCGood nutrition is essential for an athlete's performance, but what is good nutrition and how should you measure it? The 100-Point Scale is a perfect way to do it. For full article, click here
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Track & Field Writers Association 2020 Books of the Year
by Christine BishopRace called off, feeling down, wondering what to do? You might want to read books by the ten nominees for the Track & Field Writers Association Book of the Year award. Proudly, one of them is by our own columnist, Dr. Russ Ebbets. …
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Off the Road: The Bad Race
by Russ Ebbets"There are few people who wake up race day morning and say, 'I think I’ll have a bad race today.' But planned or unplanned, the longer one competes the greater the probability that a “bad race” and a t-shirt may be all one has to show for a …
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Off The Road: The Code of Tactical Commands
by Russ Ebbets"One of the ways to teach a technical element or technique style of a sport is to use word cues that the athlete can associate with desired actions. The cues might serve as reminders to the athlete to assure proper sequencing of ..." …
by Russ Ebbets One of the ways to teach a technical ele…