Uninterrupted Sitting

March 22, 2025 0 Comments 8 tags

To some of us busy parents, “uninterrupted sitting” sounds like a vacation...

Should Your Child Run a Marathon?

March 9, 2025 0 Comments 8 tags

Read the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on endurance running for youth athletes from a coach's viewpoint.

That Time We Took the Scenic Route

November 24, 2024 0 Comments 5 tags

The name Scenic Route Sports reminds us that the door has been flung wide open, and everyone is invited to play sports with us because this is how we help

Everything You Want To Know About Creatine

November 17, 2024 0 Comments 10 tags

Good news for parents: Overall, my take away from my conversation with Dr. Doernte is that creatine is a highly recommended supplement for adults looking to increase strength and speed

Are you a Champion?

July 7, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“Champions are made in the summer.” ~Jim Linhares “Champions are everywhere.  All you have to do is train them properly.” ~Arthur Lydiard But what is a champion? I like to

Giving Back

June 25, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“I want to give back to the sport that gave so much to me.” This is the common refrain among the amazing coaches I have interviewed, observed, and learned from

Ode to Weightlifting

June 9, 2024 0 Comments 1 tag

Why do athletes who live to run, jump, and throw care about snatch, clean, and jerk? Honestly, it sounds more like a sibling squabble during chore time than something that

Good Programming

April 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

In my recent interview with Dr. Lee Doernte, he mentioned “poor programming.” He was referring to a workout plan for athletes that is not based on sound training principles or

Training Works

March 24, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

“Training WORKS, Melissa!” I had read these words in her book, but now, Kathrine Switzer was emphatically saying them. To me. And she should know. In an era when it

Dr. Doernte Interview

March 23, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

In which Dr. Lee Doernte and I discuss:-your body’s built in safety mechanism-why kids get injured-how to prevent it-cortisol and recovery-And Dr. Doernte has a surprise announcement! Also, check out