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Update:
New links have been added to the Links section while obsolete links have been removed.
(17 July 2004)
Update:
Only a couple of pages have been updated over the past months, but i've been
busy studying athletics coaching over the past months. I hope to add many new
tips to this site in 2004. Until then, enjoy this site.
(10 November 2003)
My Running (Updated):
For the people that regularly check out (and ask for) my personal running
programs and performances I'll try to update my logbook every week or at least
every 2 weeks. I've just had a big checkup at the lab. You can check out my
lactate and VO2max levels in the My Running
section.
(Modified on 09 February 2003)
Overtraining: making a difficult diagnosis and implementing targeted treatment:
Overtraining syndrome is a serious problem marked by decreased performance, increased fatigue, persistent muscle soreness, mood disturbances, and feeling 'burnt out' or 'stale.' The diagnosis of overtraining is usually
complicated.
(Added to Training\ Abstracts, news & Articles on 06 January 2003)
Updated sites:
At the beginning of 2003 some sites were updated:
- All links in the Links section were verified and
adapted if necessary.
- The new official doping list 2003
is now available
- Updating training logbook at My Running
(Modified on 06 January 2003)
Training\ Overtraining:
A new subsection has been added to Training, i.e. Overtraining. A
majority of the hard-working athletes will have to deal with some form of
overtraining sooner or later. It's important to detect the symptoms of
overtraining early and to adapt the training program in order to let the body
recover.
(Added on 09 December 2002)
The Use of Alcohol in Sports:
The acute ingestion of (moderate amounts) of alcohol will not substantially influence metabolic or physiological functions essential to physical performance and will not improve (but may decrease) strength, power, local muscular endurance, speed, and cardiovascular
endurance.
(Added to Drugs & Medicine\ Abstracts, news & Articles on 05 November
2002)
Progression Models in Resistance Training for healthy adults:
A detailed article about the various concepts and consequences of weight
(resistance) training: periodization, variation, loading, volume, exercise
order, rest periods, velocity of actions, frequency etc..
(Added to Training\ Abstracts, news & Articles on 15 October
2002)
Nutritional Supplements can result in positive drug test:
A study by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
in which 634 nutritional supplements were tested, revealed that 14.8% of these
supplements contained (non-labeled) substances that would have led to a positive
doping test.
(Added to Drugs & Medicine\ Abstracts, news & Articles on 18 September
2002)
New Discussion Forum:
The Fast Lane has finally got a new Discussion Forum, after repeated appeals from die-hard fans.
Unfortunately the old messages are lost.
(Added on 12 September 2002)
My Running in 2002:
My track season is almost over. Coming back from injury and with a lack of specific training I'm
happy to say that the injury seems like ancient history. A 4'01 on the 1500m tells me that my
basic form is not bad at all.
Training log updated until Wednesday 11 September.
(Added on 12 September 2002)
Hosting problems:
The Fast Lane hasn't been updated in 5 weeks due to hosting problems at my ISP
(Tiscali). I was unable to upload files, and The Fast Lane has been offline
quite often during the last 6 weeks. Since this problem hasn't been fixed the
site is (temporarily) hosted elsewhere. But you won't notice anything as long as
you enter this site via http://thefastlane.borghoms.com. On top of that the
discussion site has been shut down by another provider.
(Added on 04 September 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Sunday 01 September.
(Added on 04 September 2002)
Training\ Combining different training means:
A new subsection has been added to Training, i.e. Combining different training means.
One of the most difficult tasks for a well-trained middle distance runner is
combine the various training means (like endurance, speed etc.). If the
combination is good, the competitive runner will enhance his performance, if the
combination is bad, he will lose his form. This section gives tips to combine
training means. Take
a look!
(Added on 28 July 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Saterday 27 July.
(Added on 27 July 2002)
Measure your own Body Fat Percentage
I'm very excited to announce a Body Fat Percentage Calculator. It's
simple tool (in Excel) to measure your body fat percentage. Results are
calculated automatically and can be stored on a dedicated history page. Easy
how-to instructions and pictures show you how to proceed. Don't rely on your
scales only. A new page on Body Fat has been added to the 'Drugs & Medicine'
section. Visit the Body Fat page now
and download the Body fat percentage calculator!
(Added on 17 July 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Wednesday 17 July.
(Added on 17 July 2002)
Training Schedules: Examples
A new running program for the young 800m has been added to the Training site. Take
a look!
(Added on 10 July 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Sunday 07 July.
(Added on 08 July 2002)
800m racing tactics:
Different runners use different tactics. Even Olympic champions use opposite
tactics. Take a look at 800m tactics.
(Added on 25 June 2002)
Training\ Abstracts, news & Articles:
Take a look at Training for the Elite 800m runner
for more info on macro-cycle phasing, and the different components of a
well-balanced 800m program. The Secret of
Hills stresses the advantages of hill running to improve strength endurance
and outlines shortly a variety of hill running programs.
(Added on 25 June 2002)
Racing\ Abstracts, news & Articles:
A new subsection has been added to Racing, i.e. Abstracts, news
& articles. This subsection will be used for posting scientific articles
and abstracts from journals on racing tactics, strategy etc.. One article has
been posted so far: Philosophy, training, tactics: 800m (Men). Take a look on the
Abstracts,
news & Articles site.
(Added on 16 June 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Sunday 16 June.
(Added on 16 June 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Sunday 26 May.
(Added on 26 May 2002)
Training\ Abstracts, news & Articles:
A new subsection has been added to Training, i.e. Abstracts, news
& articles. This subsection which is similar to the Drugs & Medicine
section with the same name, will be used for posting scientific articles
and abstracts from journals on health-related issues. Take a look on the Abstracts,
news & Articles site.
One article has been added so far:
Basic Principles of training at high altitude
(Added on 11 May 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Training log updated until Sunday 05 May.
(Added on 05 May 2002)
Drugs & medicine\ Abstracts, news & Articles:
One new article has been added to this Drugs & Medicine subsection:
The Use of Blood Doping as an Ergogenic Aid
(Added on 05 May 2002)
Abstracts, news & Articles:
Three new articles have just been added to this new subsection:
Creatine Supplementation: Its Effect on Human Muscular Performance and Body Composition;
Vitamin E May Lessen Post-Workout Muscle Soreness;
Vitamin Benefits and Dangers
(Added on 02 May 2002)
Abstracts, news & Articles:
A new subsection has been added to Drugs & Medicine, i.e. Abstracts, news
& articles. This subsection will be used for posting scientific articles
and abstracts from journals on health-related issues. Take a look on the Abstracts,
news & Articles site.
(Added on 02 May 2002)
My Running in 1996:
I uploaded my 1996 (from July to December) training log to this website. Check
out these trainings on My Running or go directly to
the 1996 Q3Q4 log:
01 July 1996 - 31 December 1996.
(Added on 11 April 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Follow my own progression (and troubles) on My Running.
Training log updated until 07 April.
(Added on 07 April 2002)
New Belgian Clubs on the web:
A lot of Athletics sites have recently updated their websites. Some brandnew
track sites have been added to our Links section: four new Belgian, all from Antwerp:
ACBR, ARAC, AVAK and BRAB. Visit these new websites via our Belgian clubs page in our Links pages.
(Added on 29 March 2002)
World Cross Country Championships (2002):
Visit the website of the 2002 World Cross Country Championships for news, results and photographs. Or check out The Fast Lane's
Meets and Results page for information about all previous championchips (indoor, outdoors, cross country, track and field,...).
(Added on 29 March 2002)
Discussion Forum:
After almost 4 weeks without a Forum, The Fast Lane found a new free message
board service. This is the perfect way to share your views, questions and
training tips with the world. Go to Discussion and
add your message!
(Added on 28 March 2002)
My Running in 2002:
Follow my own progression (and troubles) on My Running.
Training log updated until 17 March.
(Added on 19 March 2002)
800/1500m running schedule:
A new training scheduled has just been added to the Training section.
It's a 3 month schedule for the prior to competition. Visit the Training schedules pages or
click directly on the Training
schedule for 800/1500m (aimed at sub 4'00) link to see
it!
(Added on 17 February 2002)
1500m running schedule:
A new training scheduled has just been added to the Training section.
Visit the Training schedules pages or
click directly on the Training
schedule for 1500m/3000m (aimed at sub 3'55 / sub 8'30) link to see
it!
(Added on 27 January 2002)
Being a Track & Field lover I have spent hours surfing the
World Wide Web, looking for some good websites with interesting information and
articles on this Olympic sport. But rare are the websites that provide more
than the usual results of a few athletes, some links to other sites and a couple of a articles
about recent events. Everybody knows that runners who practice their sport
seriously, usually keep their training schemes hidden for the outside world.
Finding a good scheme for e.g. an 800m runner, is more difficult than finding a
needle in a hay stack.
The Fast Lane wants to offer an insight in some
training principles etc. Starting with only a limited number of articles, we hope
to add more interesting articles over time, and to provide training schemes from
different people as well, starting with mine.
One of the most complete sections at this time is the Links
section. It contains hundreds of links from Belgian clubs, International meets,
statistics and other sites that are worth checking out. There is a (minor) focus
on the Belgian websites as the webmaster and most visitors are Belgian.
My Running shows my running schemes (with times) for
2001 and 1997 (I haven't run a single mile between 1997 and 2001 - except for
that one time when I got caught breaking into the bank ;-). The 2001 planning does not contain
a classic training scheme as you'll find more gaps than actual training days.
But this is the section where The Fast Lane got started and where my
running mates could follow my 'progress'. And you can find some 1500m running
schemes too, which I used in 1996-1997.
You can post a message for other visitors in the
Discussion section. And a quick overview of all articles can be found on
the Sitemap (Click HOME then SITEMAP).
For any suggestion you can always contact me at thefastlane@borghoms.com.
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