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ZURICH – Team USATF caps a stellar year of track and field with eight Diamond League titles in Zurich. Olympic medalists Valarie Allman, Fred Kerley, Michael Cherry and Kenny Bednarek highlight the second day of Diamond League finals following Ryan Crouser and Maggie Ewen shot put titles on Wednesday.

Sometimes whimsical analogies are useful in understanding how cross country coaches go about their work. To that end, today we will consider a workout ingredient list. When it comes to cross country coaches, it seems there are both cooks and chefs.

What people are avoiding in their workouts is STRETCHING because they don't make the time to stretch before and after their exercise routines. They would rather lift weights or exercise aerobically instead of stretching before and after their workouts. Most individuals understand the significance of stretching, but don't do it.

To be successful in today's track and field environment, athletes must work on a variety of components of athletic ability. Flexibility, strength, speed, power, agility, balance, technique, kinesthetic awareness, endurance, psychological development and injury prevention are all areas that need improvement for an individual to become a successful athlete.