January 6 by Brad Yewer
Happy 2012 with just short of 6 months until the Olympic trials it is officially crunch time! With my summer being cut short I began my training August 29th which puts me at 19 weeks into training this week. I am still in sunny Miami Florida with Amy Deem training at the University of Miami. Fall training went well and I am looking forward to the indoor season to use as preparation for the outdoor season. We took a more traditional approach this fall pulling out some workouts from my col...
August 16 by Brad Yewer
Last week a great opportunity fell into my lap at just the right time. BP America an official USOC sponsor heading into 2012 brought me to New Orleans the the AAU Junior Olympic Games and it was such a wonderful time. With over 14,000 entries it now has the title of largest track meet in the US. Being there was a great reminder of what it was like to be a kid running track. It was so much fun to get to travel to a new place. The goal was simple run as fast as you can and have fun. Wallace, Lolo...
July 31 by Brad Yewer
I have tried to post something at least 5 times since nationals but just couldn't find a way to describe my thoughts. Actually, I didn't even know what I was thinking. I have been very fortunate to have been so successful so many years consecutively. Knowing some of the obstacles I’ve faced leading up to big races in the past I felt adequately prepared to face whatever might come my way as I headed into the 2001 season. Yet, this year I faced obstacles I was not equipped to deal with and n...
June 16 by Brad Yewer
Well less than 10 days until the first day of competition at the USA championships. The last two races have gone incredibly wrong and without a whole lot of explanation. Obviously this was not in the grand comeback plan. The key is not to panic and to continue to think positive. Easier said than done but I know the mental aspect of track and field is just as important as the physical and I have trained too hard to let my brain talk me out of thinking I can make this team. I have trained well and...
Olympian shares her challenges on quest for gold
May 25 by Brad Yewer
In a new monthly column, two-time Olympian track and field star Lauryn Williams will take readers along with her as she trains and competes her way toward the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Full Article
