An Introduction to Strength Training for Young Athletes
Find out the benefits for strength training for young athletes by hammer throw athlete Ben Hawkes!
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Nutrition for Heavy Throws: Balanced Diets for Throwing Athletes
Find out why nutrition is so important for throwing in this blog by Chris Dyrmishi!Read now -
Jumps Training for Young Athletes: Plyometric Training
What are the benefits of plyometric training? Read hammer athlete Ben Hawkes' blog for more!Read now -
Beginning the Hammer Throw: A Practical Guide
Get the best start in hammer throwing by watching Ben Hawkes' video here...Read now -
Track Talk: Mental Health in Athletics | #2: Enough
What is 'enough' for us as athletes this season? How can we celebrate our successes and enjoy training, without the usual facilities, training squads, competitions... Sophie Warden talks about mental health in athletics in the second Track Talk episode.Read now -
Track Talk: Mental Health in Athletics | #1
Top tips for coaches to be aware of mental health problems in their athletes. Sophie Warden talks about mental health in athletics in the first in this Track Talk series.Read now -
Neuff Guide to Travelling (Running, Jogging and Walking)
Read nowThe term ‘travelling’ is a general term that encompasses walking, jogging and running. Running incorporates running fast (sprinting), sustained running (endurance) and running over barriers (hurdles and steeple chasing). Events for sprinting in athletics can be undertaken individually or within...
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Neuff Guide to Hurdling
Read nowThe technical requirements of the hurdles event are to run as fast as possible whilst jumping over barriers in the most efficient way. Hurdling is considered a specialist sprinting event; athletes are expected to be able to start like sprinters,...
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Neuff's Guide to the Triple Jump
Read nowThe aim here is to travel as far as possible by making a running approach before a hop, a step, and a jump. Unlike the long jump, there is no need to seek height at the initial take – off....
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Neuff's Guide to improving your Long Jump
Read nowThe Long Jump is about running fast and jumping high. The individual takes an approach run, gathering enough speed before lifting him/herself off the surface at a designated taking off point. Once off the ground, the aim is to jump...
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Neuff's Guide to Jumping Events (Key Principles)
Read nowThere are certain key principles that apply to all jumping events; these include the high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault. Short approach runs put less stress on the body and are thus safer and better suited to...
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Balancing Athletics and Academics
Read nowTake better control of your athletics season in your most crucial academic years with Annabel Gordon's help!
