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Craig Pickering

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Tapering for Speed-Power Events: A Look At The Science

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | January 27, 2016

The taper is a reduction in training load to allow the athlete to peak. Peaking refers to the improvement in athlete performance following this reduction in overall training load, the taper. Athletes generally aim to peak for 1-2 races per season.

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Should Athletes Take Antioxidant Supplements?

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | November 21, 2015

The majority of elite athletes take antioxidant supplements to reduce muscle damage and improve recovery time. So do many other people. Research suggests that supplementation achieves those goals. But there are some caveats.

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How Usain Bolt Won the IAAF World Championships 100m

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | August 25, 2015

An analysis of the 100m at the IAAF World Championships indicates the increasing strength of the event. The quality of the heat times reveals that moving on to the semi-finals requires almost an all-out effort. The three semi-final format allows the top athletes a better opportunity to make the finals. And Usain Bolt’s win reveals his ability to perform at his best when it matters most.

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The Bolt Supremacy by Richard Moore

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | August 19, 2015

A new book centers around Usain Bolt. It also touches on some of the factors surrounding Jamaican sprint supremacy: cultural, physical, coaching, even genetic. And author Richard Moore doesn’t shy away from questions about drug abuse. Given the frequency with which Jamaicans fail drug tests, the paramount question becomes, is Usain Bolt clean?

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Why Every Coach (Yes You!) Should Write

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | June 19, 2015

A longtime contributor to this website discusses the reasons why his fellow coaches should share their insights. You’ll learn a lot, writing down your thoughts helps to crystallize your thinking, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re contributing to the overall body of knowledge about your profession, and you may even become better known. So why not pick up a pen, er, keyboard, and join the conversation?

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The Genetics of Sports Nutrition: Caffeine and Vitamin D

Articles, Craig Pickering By Craig Pickering | June 13, 2015

Responses to caffeine and Vitamin D vary widely among athletes. Several studies suggest that these variations are due to different genetic markers. As more specific research studies are conducted, it appears likely that athletes can more accurately learn how to develop optimum levels of these two supplements.

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