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Why High-Fructose Corn Syrup Causes Insulin Resistance

A new study in mice sheds light on at least part of the reason for the insulin resistance that can come from diets high in high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most sodas and many other processed foods.

Fructose is much more readily metabolized to fat in the liver than glucose, and in the process can lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD in turn leads to hepatic insulin resistance and type II diabetes.… Continue

Watching Hannah Cunliffe over the past couple of years one thing is certain she is one to watch. A bright eyed,funny, slim, home schooled lighting bolt speedster, Hannah never surprises me..You shouldn't be surprised either. Hannah has a lot In store for youth track fans as she debuted in the Youth Girl ranks this past weekend . Note (* The first place and sixth place finishers were middle school unattached entrants *)

Hannah runs 7.79 60M in 2009 Season Opener

Section 1 Finals
1 Cunliffe, Han… Continue

Ask Coach Henry…What Are Spikes For? Do I Need Them?


On the last day of USATF Championships Lauren ran in the 100m final and took a 7th place finish. As she took her spikes off so we could get ready to travel to Detroit ,she handed them to me and to my utter amazement she had only 2, y… Continue

It’s All Down Hill From Here


James H.Williams USATF Level 1 Coach
Bantam Girls Quite Fire Track Club

After every season I enjoy reflecting on Lauren’s performances and thinking about what was done right and what needs to improve. Not only do I change some elements o… Continue

PRE-MENTALITY

(The Mental Athlete)



By: Christopher Mack, C1, Quiet Fire Youth Track Club, CA


We spend hours practicing our athletes physically, but how much time do we spend practicing the mental aspect of our sport.

Joan Benoit, Olympic Gold Medalist believes that running is 80% mental. Professional athletes spend a lot of time and money with Sports Psychologists to help perfect techniques such as positive self-talk, affirmations, goal setting and visualization.

Psychologist in the earl… Continue