Shortly after a dream 2012 season, hurdler Aries Merritt learned he had a rare kidney disease. He and his coach Andreas Behm adopted several strategies to deal with the situation. Their faith and persistence paid off in a bronze medal in the World Championships that may have been even more meaningful than Aries’s Olympic gold.
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The 7 Keys to a Successful Training Camp
Whether you travel to an exotic location or stay close to home, a training camp can provide many benefits for your athletes. Kickass workouts are one key to your camp’s success. But you need to devote considerable time and thought to constructing a framework in which those workouts occur. Consider everything from diet and stress reduction to minimizing commute times and outside influences.
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Tyrone Edge
Tyrone is an elementary Physical Education teacher and coaches track athletes at every development level from youth to national. He coaches with Phoenix Athletic Club in Toronto, Ontario.
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