Cool Running Webwatch:-
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Saturday, January 17, 2004. 9:46am AEDT
Paris, London look to landmarks in 2012 Olympic bids

http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/s1027028.htm

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Two-minute interview
By Tim Lane, January 17,2004

http://theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/16/1073878026539.html

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Pittman Olympic build-up on course despite muscle tear
By Jacquelin Magnay, January 17, 2004

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/16/1073878038373.html

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Date published: Saturday, January 17, 2004.
Author: Mark Williams
Ruckle one to catch in NW event
DISTANCE is the main danger for Commonwealth Games marathon silver
medallist Tani Ruckle as she heads into tomorrow's Tasmanian Half Ironman
Triathlon at Ulverstone.

http://ta.harrisgroup.com.au/news.cgi?type=2&id=95661

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The Portland Marathon Clinic is in its 21st year as one of the worlds most
successful marathon training clinics.

http://www.portlandmarathon.org/

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January 15, 2004
Australian athlete Debbie Savage held off compatriot Georgie Clarke to win
the annual Sylvia Potts Classic Memorial women's 800m in Hastings.

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/15/1073877969559.html

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Hi,
I have just released my latest e-book called "Training For 400m".

Information about it is at
http://www.oztrack.com/order400devspeed.htm
regards
Steve Bennett
http://www.oztrack.com

More information is below

Index of Contents
Chapter 1
The New Biomechanics of Sprinting
A description of the latest technique of Sprinting that is displayed by
many Elite Athletes. Also discussion of how a knowledge of this can be
applied to any developing athlete.
Chapter 2
Sprinting & the Nervous system
The Nervous system is quite limited in its capacity to recover from certain
types of stresses. This is a very important area to understand when aiming
to produce and train for high speeds.
Chapter 3
Strength Development
Ideas to do with strength training including periodization ideas for
advanced athletes.
Chapter 4
Power Development
Any athlete that wants to accelerate fast and have a higher maximum speed
will need to be able to develop more power. What can be done to improve power?
Chapter 5
Improvement of Technique
Important guidelines in the development of improved technique. Making sure
there is technical improvement is the prime indicator of what is good
coaching and what is not.
Chapter 6
Endurance Development
How can athletes develop endurance without decreasing speed. What is good
long-term? What is bad practise?
Chapter 7
An Introduction to 400m Preparation
Discusses a variety of concepts that are important background to
understanding 400m training.
Chapter 8
Training Methods of some Elite 400m Athletes
Discussion of a variety of methods used by elite 400m athletes.
Chapter 9
Developing 400m Athletes – A Yearly Plan
A possible plan for training is presented which may suit some athletes.
Chapter 10
Tactical Ideas for Racing 400m
Chapter 11
Young 400m Athletes – what to do with them
Chapter 12
Nutrition & Recovery Ideas For 400m
Chapter 13
Supplementary Ideas of Training Sessions
Creativity is a big part of the fun of coaching and athletes love variety.
Many extra ideas are provided in this section.
Recommended Resources - Includes about 30 links to special articles on the
web and other resources.
regards
Steve Bennett
www.oztrack.com


Three more E-books will be released shortly

Ideas For Improving & Enjoying Your Athletics
Discusses a large range of ideas that may help athletes improve their
performance.
It also presents a range of Psychological approaches that may help athletes
enjoy their participation more.
Training For Cross Country
Discusses a range of ways to prepare for Cross Country racing with a
variety of training plans & ideas.
Training For Veteran Athletes
After many requests I have written a book specifically for veteran athletes.
It also presents a range of ideas to prepare for both Sprints & Endurance
running.
Visit www.oztrack.com to find out about how to be notified of each of the
books release.
regards
Steve Bennett
www.oztrack.com

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From: robert battocchio [mailto:rocket.rob@...]
Sent: Saturday, 22 November 2003 9:39 AM
Subject: 2004 AUSTRALIA DAY ILLAWARRA AQUATHON

Morning All,
It is with pleasure that I can announce that the 2004 Australia Day
Illawarra Aquathon comprehensive event guide and entry form are now
avaliable at our website,
www.kemblajoggers.org.au
I hope you will join in over 500+ entrants of all ages and abilities in a
fantastic Australia Day Morning of fitness and fun at the picturesque
Wollongong harbour (only 60 minutes south of Sydney).

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Can Bekele's dominance be threatened in Seville?
Friday 16 January 2004

http://www.iaaf.org/WXC04/news/Kind=2/newsId=23849.html

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“A steady long lasting flame”- A competitive Mutola has no retirement
plans. Exclusive feature interview
Friday 16 January 2004

http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=23843.html

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Thursday 15 January 2004

Vienna, Austria - Olympic 800 metres silver medallist Stephanie Graf has
made the surprise decision to retire.

http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=23841.html

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Regards

Doug Fry



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