The life expectancy for the career of a top-level athlete in any sport isn’t very long. In a sport as rough on the body as track and field, it can be just a few years. For an athlete who is outspoken ... Continue Reading
Born to Run: Why Track and Field Deserves Your Respect
I spend quite a bit of my time searching and perusing strength and conditioning info, programming theory, and other Breaking Muscle-worthy content even though I'm in high school and should be doing my ... Continue Reading
Breaking Muscle Dodecathlon Challenge – How Fit Are You?
We are knee-deep into the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. One of my favorite events is the men’s track and field decathlon. While it would be difficult for mere humans to excel in all ten events, I know you are ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Tom Kelso, Strength and Conditioning Coach
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our newest feature - 12 Reps. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the ... Continue Reading
Track-Related Injuries in Youth on the Rise
As the Olympics are approaching, one area of events that is highly anticipated and will be sure to generate a large audience is the track and field games. Many children will be watching the Olympics, and ... Continue Reading
Strength Through Adversity: An Interview With Adriane Wilson, Part 1
I thought I knew what intensity was until I recently spoke with Highland Athletics Women’s World Champion Adriane Wilson (maiden name Blewitt). In less than a ten-year period, Adriane has placed in the top ... Continue Reading
