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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTyrone 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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