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Johnny Damon joins the “Evil Empire”

Johnny Damon has decided to wear pinstripes and has joined the New York Yankees. So far, the Red Sox have no idea who they are going to replace him with. So much for trying to work things out with the Red Sox; apparently $40 million is not nearly enough to stay in...

The Quotable Runner: A Book Review

by Blaine Moore | Books, Reviews

The Quotable Runner: Great Moments of Running Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor. I first bought this book in 1998, and it was written/compiled by Mark Will-Weber. He was one of of the few coaches to actively try to recruit me when I was interviewing at...

Focus, Goals, and lack thereof

by Blaine Moore | Overcoming Obstacles

Jank pointed out an article about goals and losing focus after meeting those goals. I can understand where he is coming from, but I can’t really relate.

How To: Seated Calf Raise (Machine)

by Blaine Moore | Animated How-To, Fitness

How to perform seated calf raises using a machine.

Is a healthy diet expensive?

by Blaine Moore | Food & Beverage

Scott from Straight to the Bar asked on his website whether or not a healthy diet is expensive. My answer to him is that it depends, but generally no, it is not. This morning I stumbled upon a map indicating the states of the US which have the largest obesity...

Mock Executions for Australian Swimmers

by Blaine Moore | News

Nathan Schrag and Rohan Taylor tried some rather unorthodox training methods for the Australian swimming team when he staged mock executions during the workouts. Nathan Schrag, a Royal Australian Navy trainer, pointed the imitation pistol at the heads of two kneeling...

Sports Training Program – For Parents

by Blaine Moore | News

Down in Corpus Christi, Texas, there is a new sports training program. It isn’t for the kids that participate in the sports, though; it is a mandatory class that the parents have to take before their kids can participate. The five dollar course would be...

Red Sox will not hire a new GM

by Blaine Moore | News, Sports

The Boston Red Sox have decided not to hire a new general manager. […] the Boston Red Sox have decided that assistant general manager Jed Hoyer and director of player development Ben Cherington will share the job. “Between them, Ben and Jed have intimate...

Cuba barred from World Baseball Classic

by Blaine Moore | News, Sports

The United States has banned the Cuban baseball team from the World Baseball Classic next march. A Treasury spokeswoman said: “The Cuba embargo prohibits deals in which Cuba or Cuban nationals have an interest.” The decision is seen as a blow to advocates...

The McMillan Running Calculator

by Blaine Moore | Reviews, Websites

The McMillan Running Calculator is a very nifty little tool that will let you know your equivalent (estimated) race time for different distances based upon a recent race you ran at a different distance. It is surprisingly accurate, as well. Since the mid-1990’s,...