The On Track & Field Podcast!

Is the 400m hurdles more similar to an 800m race or an open 400m? Should hurdlers also run a relay or both relays or focus on the hurdle events? What drills should hurdlers focus on? Coach Ernie Clark sits with J.T. and talks all things hurdles. 

In the words of the BBC, Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller is hailed as one of the worlds leading sports and exercise medicine specialists. He talks with J.T. about all things shin splints related. What causes them, how to treat them and when to know if they're serious. 

This week's show features Bobby Stroupe, the Founder and President of ATHLETE Performance Enhancement Center (APEC). His coaching ranges from youth athletes to some of the top names in multiple professional sports including 1st round picks, Super Bowl and World Series champions.  

Chris Parno, Associate Head T&F Coach at Minnesota State University, talks with J.T. about his philosophy and culture with 'purpose driven coaching' and how he applies it to his team as a whole and individually with his athletes.    

What role does cognitive ability play in athletics and how do you measure it? President and CEO of Bodhi Sports , along with his partner, Justin Junge have developed a platform that quantifies athletic performance.  

With the launch of his new speed development based app just weeks away, Brian shares with J.T. how athletes from all sports, elite to novice, will be able to utilize the app, elevating their training to new levels, all from just a phone or tablet.  

All-American 110mH & 400mH hurdler (Alabama) sits with J.T. and talks all things hurdles, from training for both events to staying focused during the long season and how he approaches each day's training plan. 

With a resume that boasts having coached 16 All-Americans and 17 NCAA finalists, Coach Gabe Sanders is one of the biggest proponents and supporters of creating a professional T&F sports league similar to the 4 other major sports where there would be championship meets every year to end the season crowning world champions.  

400m (44.77) specialist Tabarie Henry joins J.T. and shares his thoughts and ideas on training for the 400m and what he sees as being one of the biggest 'hurdles' in training today's high school and college athletes. 

Olympic Triple Jumper, Keturah Orji, (14.92m - 48' 11.25"), joins J.T. for this week's On Track podcast and talks about what it's like to perform on track's biggest stage and what goes through her mind as she's preparing to make another attempt at the board.