Get ‘Em Before They’re GONE! Dear Throws Enthusiast, Please allow me to take a moment of your time to introduce you to the Long & Strong (L&S). Since its inception in 1998, L&S has grown to 52 pages and is mailed in an envelope to protect your valuable reading material. Year-by-year, issue-by-issue, I strive to improve the final product. Visit www.longandstrong.com to get a pdf version of a sample issue. L&S continues to be the only publication in the world dedicated to the throwing events in track and field. L&S is about more than technique and training. L&S focuses on the personal side as elite athletes and coaches give insight on the keys to success and the personalities behind their achievements. L&S provides throws coverage and photos from major competi- tions that you won’t find anywhere else. L&S touches on the issues that affect the throws community. L&S interviews with top name throwers such as Christian Cantwell, Stephanie Brown-Trafton, A.G. Kruger and Kara Patterson as well as with legends such as Al Oerter, Kate Schmidt and Michael Carter are invaluable. Whether you are a coach, athlete, official, or a high school, Open or Masters competitor, it is crucial you never stop learning! Enclosed in this mailing is a listing of all the issues published through January, 2009, and their contents. Please take a moment or two to peruse what you might have missed. Perhaps you would like to start a subscription, or just order some back issues. All you have to do is use the order form below, it’s that simple! Looking forward to having you aboard! LSTJ is the official publication of the National Glenn Thompson Throws Coaches Association Publisher- LSTJ (www.longandstrong.com) (http://www.nationalthrowscoachesassociation.com) September, 1998 A LITTLE UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME Masters Champion Carol Finsrud puts a whuppin’ on ‘Just Doing It’ in the Northwest BITS AND PIECES the young-uns MIZZOU TIGERS THROWS What’s happening? LOUISIANA LIGHTNING Stalking the Big XII NCAAs The future is bright for Reggie Griffith THE QUIET MAN Coverage of Divisions I, II, and III THE LINEAR SHOT Keep an eye on Utah State’s James Parker UP AND COMER Jerry “Moose” Miller shares some tips SMU ROLLS IN FAYETTEVILLE Finnish Putter Arsi Harju Mustangs rule the weights at NCAA Indoors USATFS January, 2000 ELIMINATING OVER-ROTATION IN THE DISCUS THROW Godina makes a historic double SEQUENCE ANALYSIS Bud Rasmussen attacks a common problem THE PHYSICAL WINDOW Jud Logan examines his 1984 Hammer American COACHES CORNER Ken Sprague on Youth Training Record Advice to the forlorn JEREMY ALLEN SOUTHERN ICE July, 2000 Impressive Numbers from DT Prodigy Petur Gundmunsson reemerges US JUNIOR CHAMPS as a Scot RENIASSANCE MAN (PART II) Borschova remains undefeated MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY LOW Conclusion of our interview with Louie Simmons GOODWILL GAMES Randy Barnes reflects A SOLID FOUNDATION The U.S. Takes on the world in the Big Apple WINDING THE WEIGHTS A look at the first Annual American DISCUS TECHNIQUE Tips from “Moose” Miller JavFest Masters Champ Mike Hambrick gives his formula for SAMMY WALKER BACK TO THE FUTURE success High School’s first 70 footer Talent in Texas at the 2000 Jr. EVERYBODY’S ALL-AMERICAN USATF DRUG TESTING Nationals Super Prep Nick Welihozkiy What you thought you knew, A PRIMER FOR THE HAMMER THROW MASTERS NATIONALS and what you don’t The hammer from the ground up Big performances in Maine FUN IN FINLAND FROM THE GROUND UP MASTERS PROFILE Jeff Gorski visits to a land where the Javelin is king LSTC presents a model for developing your own throws meet Interview with Tom Gage 1999 CELTIC CLASSIC SIMPLIFYING THE JAV INTERVIEW WITH The inside stuff Richard DeStefano gives a 12 step approach to the spear KURT PAULI FIELD EVENT ‘JUDGE’ POUND PER POUND The President of the North American Scottish Games The best little throws club you never heard of Masters thrower Neni Lewis shows the grit of a champion Association “THE PROSPECT OF FAILURE...” JAVELIN TECHNIQUE Moose Miller checks in April, 1999 There’s no stopping this kid STILL GOING STRONG! ITS A PLAID THING... INTERVIEW WITH LANCE DEAL Larry Stuart’s love affair with the javelin An interview with rising Highland start Harrison Bailey Don’t count him out just yet PERFECT “10” START YOUR OWN THROWERS April, 2000 Former gymnast is poised to rewrite the Prep record books CLUB RENAISSANCE MAN ONE FOUR THE AGES Be a self-starter An interview with the powerlifting guru Talking with Al Oerter A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN ALEKNA THROWS LONG! October, 2000 Weltklasse Am Rhein Big man struts his stuff in Texas OLYMPIC REPORT INTERVIEW WITH LISA MISAPEKA SOUTHERN METHODIST Results and commentary Truly a class act UNIVERSITY MY SUMMER VACATION GET BIG OR GET LOST Small university-Big throws A reader shares his trip to throwers Gary England and American Big program heaven Guys are on the move USATF DRUG TESTING - PART 2 OBSERVATIONS FROM THE TRIALS FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS The real deal from USATF Duncan Atwood runs down the jav comp Esko Mikkola FANTASY CAMP at Sacramento THE RIGHT TO LEFT RYTHM GLIDE Dreams do come true in the FIRST LADY Technique advice from the Smiths Northwest Dawn Ellerbe is on the rise SUPPLEMENTING THE STRENGTH ATHLETE IF IT ISN’T CORE... THROWING & ATHLETICISM Good advice on how to get the biggest bang for your buck A unique and sensible approach Decathlete Steve Fritz imparts some knowledge for throwers HOMEGROWN HIGHLANDER to throws specific training A THROWER’S SHORT STORY Alistair Gunn comes from a long line of Scottish athletes DECISIONS, DECISIONS... Size DOESN’T matter THE THROW BY DRILL An interview with SuperPrep Katy Polansky THE ZEN OF DISCUS THROWING 35 pound-weight advice TOM PULSTYS SEQUENCE ANALYSIS Taking it to another level Jeff Gorski walks us through an 85 meter throw WORKING THE EARTH October, 2004 TOSSING CABERS ON TOP OF THE WORLD The rotational shot, Buckeye style THROUGH THE FIRE Road trippin’...to Iceland STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THE HAMMER Olympic hopefuls battle weather and pressure in MASTERS NATIONALS Training for the ball and chain Sacramento Showdown in Eugene WHATEVER HAPPENNED TO... DREAMING OF WELTKLASSE STRENGTH & SPEED Happennings here and there Men’s jav and discus tune-up for Tales of the swift and strong COACHING THE HIGH SCHOOL DISCUS Athens April, 2003 A comprehensive approach GLORY AND SHAME MAINTAINING THE PHYSICAL SYSTEM OF THE NCAA REPORT Cuban women dominate, three JAVELIN THROWER Lady Gators push their weight around champions deposed An in-depth look at the javelin movement USATF REPORT OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK BIG TURNOUT IN EUGENE Toth emerges, Mahon Olympians share their stories An update on the Washington HS hammer survives U.S. TEAM REPORT PATIENCE AND PERSISTENCE IAAF REPORT The inside scoop from the team coaches An update on the Washington HS hammer Gliders prevail INSIDE STUFF ARE YOU ADDICTED TO THROWING? THE ROAD ATHENS Don Babbitt takes us with him at the Olympics Analyze this! Titan Games offer a new INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES POLIQUIN CONFESSIONS OF A ROOKIE COACH platform World famous trainer talks throws training Coaching is a learning experience as well CONFESSIONS OF A BAD HAIR DAY HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE ABROAD CHALKAHOLIC Roald Bradstock recalls three decades of jav throwing Harrison Bailey gives his world view Candid discussion with John Davis THE AMATEUR BIOMECHANIST CLASSROOM WITHOUT PENCILS CONFIDENCE Paul Jensen returns for more hammer analysis A camper reviews the John Powell experience Mac Wilkins examines mental preparation A SHORT/LONG GLIDE FOR THE YOUNG THROWER MEASURING SPEED April, 2004 An alternative for young throwers Louie Simmons returns THE GLEN MILLS WAY PRELUDE TO HUNGARY April, 2005 Secrets from the prep glide factory Cantwell and Hoffa in a dress rehearsal... USATF INDOOR CHAMPS BELIEVER NEW BLOOD IN BUDAPEST Gilreath’s quasi-WR and Men’s shot Aretha Hill’s faith keeps her on the road toward ...for the big show in Hungary highlight in Boston Olympic glory NCAA’S NCAA INDOOR CHAMPS CONNELL HAMMER FESTIVAL Dominant in their fieldse in Its Candace Scott...again! Nurturing ball-and-chainers THE INCOMPARABLE A WORK OF ART QUALITY TIME DALLAS LONG Olympic finalist Casey Malone blends A reader’s remembrance A blazing shot star from throwing and art JIM PAULI a golden era AU CONTRAIRE Chatting with the Highland patriarch CHANGES Back to basics with Dan John THE SWINGS Catching Up With Andy THE CONTRARIAN APPROACH TO Examining the entry in the hammer Bloom THE DISCUS COACHES CORNER BATHROOM HUMOR Learning the platter...Dan John’s way Tips from the Cybercoaches Tales from the john THE MAKING OF A THROWS COACH SETTING THE MARK THROWS MAN(UAL) Bud Rasmussen’s road to coaching success The Nevada Throwers Club is making a difference Memoir excerpt from Harold Connolly HURRICANE CLASSIC HAMMER TRAINING CAMP FORMULA FOR THE ROTATION SHOT PUT THE JOURNEY FOR OLYMPIC GOLD Hammerheads converge in Charleston, SC A mathematical evaluation of spin efficiency Memoir excerpt from Harold Connolly FROM ASHLAND TO ATHENS OUT OF THE CLOSET jackie jeschelnig worked her way to the top July, 2003 The renaissance of the American youth hammer PUTTING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE NCAA D1 REPORT FAMILY TRADITION Retired hammer champ Kevin McMahon reflects Lady Gators push their weight around This time its Leif breaking records in Utah DRIVEN LADY TARHEELS STEP FORWARD ANDERS AXLID Prep Phenom Ryan Whiting will let nothing deter him Big Blu Crew doing big things Chatting with the Swedish throws coach DEAR JOURNAL.