Techniques Buyers Guide 2023

Worn on the lower back, the DX5.0 sensor records the passing of � ming gates as well as all body mo� ons with a 500Hz frequency.

The data is displayed either in the Smart Run app or in the SmarTracks Diagnos� cs PC so�ware.

Where the Diagnos� cs PC so�ware allows for in-depth performance diagnos� cs for groups or individuals, the Smart Run app is op� mal for immediately receiving � ming and step informa� on.

SmarTracks Timing Gates are magne� c barriers that allow � me measurement down to the 1/100s range.

The � ming gates are durable, wireless, require no ba�eries and are characterized by their fast, uncomplicated setup.

They enable high-resolu� on � ming of performance tests, whether on the track or on the fi eld.

SmarTracks Timing Gates exist in a mobile and an in-ground version.

Timing Gates In-Ground can be found at SmarTracks Loca� ons, where they are permanently integrated into the ground and require no addi� onal setup a�er the fi rst installa� on.

Scan the QR code and find SmarTracks Loca�ons all around the world!

• no electronic wiring or ba�eries

• long-las� ng and robust

• usable in any weather

• In-Ground and Mobile Gates can be combined

• fl exible setups with ≥ 5m gate distance

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THE LIGHTSPEED advantage

LightSpeed helps athletes achieve peak performance levels both physically and mentally. Our patented “Lift from the Hip” Body Weight Support system can accelerate speed while relieving significant impact. LightSpeed’s Lift promotes efficient running mechanics and is compatible with any treadmill. Help your athletes maximize their potential while reducing the risk of injuries.

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Winning never comes easy To win, you have to be committed to consistency Vince Lombardi once said, "Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all time thing. You don't do things right once in a while... you do them right all the time." Since the beginning, UCS has never wavered from its primary mission: to provide innovative products that feature superb design, exceptional engineering, superior materials, precision, hand craftsmanship, and rigorous quality control. UCS has invested in a process to be the best and to manufacture athletic equipment for the highest levels. As the Official Equipment Supplier to USA Track & Field, along with four Olympic Games, UCS lives this mission

As a coach, athlete, or administrator UCS manufactures products that have your

interest at the core: to WIN. When considering all of your purchasing options, there are a number of important factors to review; including design, engineering, style, durability, and, above all, safety. In each of these critical categories, UCS products consistently come out on top of the field

UCS/Spirit Vaulting poles have broken more World Records than any other pole on the market and continue to raise the bar to unsurpassed heights

UCS constantly strives to offer the safest, most durable, and best performing equipment in the market while maintaining 100% of manufacturing in the United States.

Your athletic program year in and year out competes beyond the track. Talent comes and goes. Creating an environment that will boost confidence and generate opportunity is vital to

winning talent and building a legacy of commitment. The innovative and long-lasting UCS equipment you purchase is sure to enhance your facility, maximize safety, and improve the competitive experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. In fact it's such a sound investment that UCS proudly backs products with a lifetime guarantee on labor and parts. When you review the total ownership costs, it is clear that no other supplier provides as much real value as UCS

No other manufacturer has exclusively furnished the track and field equipment at four Olympic Games and the World Cup Soccer tournament. UCS's World Athletics certified products are the official equipment of USA Track & Field. Your program, too, can be a part of the UCS legacy

THE NEW STANDARD FOR CROSS-TRAINING

ABOUT ELLIPTIGO

As a weight-bearing, impact-free training tool that mimics the biomechanical motion of running, the ElliptiGO elliptical bicycle has quickly risen through the ranks of cross-training tools to become the most effective and enjoyable ways to substitute and supplement runs. Today, ElliptiGO bikes are being used by hundreds of elite athletes, as well as over 100 school programs.

ELLIPTIGO RESEARCH

The EPARC at UC San Diego conducted a metabolic testing study in 2011, which found that riding an ElliptiGO bicycle required, on average, 33% more effort than conventional cycling, decreasing training time required to achieve fitness goals. They also determined that heart rate and perceived exertion levels were a 1:1 ratio between the ElliptiGO bicycle and running. This allows athletes to replicate training based on feel and duration alone, simplifying the cross-training application.

Keep injured athletes mentally and physically stimulated by allowing athletes to train through a wide variety of injuries, from stress fractures to soft tissue sprains, strains and tendonitis.

“Two of our top runners had stress fractures, one in a metatarsal, and the other in the tibia. Both spent several weeks solely on the ElliptiGO, no running at all. Both athletes came back and ran huge PRs only a couple weeks after their return to running. By spending more workout time on the ElliptiGO than they would have if they’d just been running, they were able to greatly enhance their aerobic strength.” – Coach Joan Hunter, Loudoun Valley High School, 2017 NXN Team Champions

Help Athletes

Return to Full Training Loads Faster.

See what ElliptiGO can do for your athletes. Visit our new athletics page for training tips and more. www.elliptigo.com/athletics

Here’s a small selection of the more than 350 schools that are successfully integrating ElliptiGO training into their program:

In 2014, Ohio University found that the effects of ElliptiGOonly training on physiological biomarker improvements (VO2Max, LT, AT and CRP) were comparable to those of run-only training when matching time and intensity over a 4-week period. The subjects in the ElliptiGO training group also reported significantly less lower-body soreness. A 2016 University of Memphis study aimed to answer which XT modality was most optimal in high school crosscountry runners when replacing two easy runs per week with cross-training, instead of completely replacing running training. The study showed performance improvements for all the run-specific cross-training groups; however, only the ElliptiGO group of runners improved their “fuel economy” and lower-limb joint mobility. Since ElliptiGO riding requires core-muscle engagement to maintain balance and stability, even during “easy run” replacements, it positively affects muscles that are under-utilized during running and other cross-training options.

These results suggest that coaches can prescribe elliptical cycling as a form of cross-training to elicit similar physiological and subjective outcomes when replacing easy runs for injury-prone athletes or when fully replacing running during a long-term injury.

Athletes can replicate planned workouts in outer track lanes, on the same roads and paths as their teammates, or with the help of an indoor stationary trainer.

“I tore my quad and spent 3 weeks not running. It was pretty scary with the Olympics looming but the ElliptiGO saved me. I was able to continue training and replicate my workouts on the ElliptiGO.

In my first race back from injury, I ran a 3:33 1500 PB, completely unexpected considering my lay off from running. Having the ability to tap into hard training on the ElliptiGO made a huge difference. Even when healthy, I only run 3-4 times per week, totaling 15-20 miles and continue to perform at an elite level.”

- Elliot Giles, 2x Olympian and National Record Holder

Take Athlete Performance to the Next Level.

Through increased total volume, additional/extended quality sessions or better active-recovery days, athletes can take their training and performance to the next level through proactive ElliptiGO-Integrated training.

“Training outside helps with athlete motivation and our ability to train harder. We use hills and other metrics that are easy to identify and are able to mimic all our normal run workouts. This training helped us achieve 9 US titles, 4 international federation titles, and with our lowest injury rate.”

- Danny Mackey, Coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club

Join the growing number of Universities and High Schools using ElliptiGO cross-training to build strength and endurance. For more information, contact athletics@elliptigo.com.

For more information, contact Jeff Caron at athletics@elliptigo.com.

Garmin Clipboard™ is an all-in-one team app with features designed to help coaches and athletes build workouts, review stats and more when loaded on their compatible smartphones. Garmin Clipboard lets you review lap splits, VO2 max, lactate threshold, pace trends, or quickly scan performance and wellness with at-a-glance charts. Choose one of the free preloaded workouts or create a custom training plan.

Whether you run to chase new PRs, find your Zen or simply enjoy the outdoors, Garmin has a smartwatch for you. You’ll find everything from easy-to-use GPS running watches to advanced smartwatches. Whatever your reason to run, run with Forerunner.

PERFORMANCE

Garmin offers a wide range of GPS running smartwatches that capture crucial performance stats: speed, distance and pace. Select models incorporate smart coaching with daily suggested workouts and can gauge the effectiveness of your training load and help you track recovery time. You can sync custom workouts and training plans from the Garmin Connect™ app, Garmin Clipboard™ Coaching app and TrainingPeaks® right to your compatible smart device.

NAVIGATION

With built-in features like back-to-start, turn-by-turn navigation, round-trip routing and the ability to download courses — it’ll be tough to get lost. To help you create a course, Garmin Connect looks for the best route, choosing from roads (and trails) most traveled by tapping into Trendline™ popularity routing. Find the best paths and easily follow them with at-a-glance navigation.

SAFETY AND TRACKING

Garmin Forerunners watch your back with incident detection and assistance features¹. If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, these features send a message with your location to emergency contacts. You can also use LiveTrack to let contacts view your preplanned course and follow your real-time location. After an incident, select Forerunners can automatically send your name and location to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center¹.

CONNECTIVITY

Garmin offers an ecosystem of products that work seamlessly with one another to enhance your running experience. Take your tunes and leave your phone behind. Sync playlists from your select music streaming accounts — Spotify, Amazon Music, etc., — to your watch for phone-free listening. Make purchases directly from your watch with the Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution². Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.

Revolutionizing Track Construction

Top performers choose GeoSurfaces to build the most revolutionary tracks. Our premium products ensure safe training and explosive results.

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

A. W. Mumford Stadium Baton Rouge, LA

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex Clemson, SC

Bob Pollock Invite – Jan. 27-28, 2023

Tiger Paw Invite – Feb. 10-11, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL

Florida Relays – March 31 – April 1

Tom Jones Invitational – April 14 – 15

State High School Championship May 10 – 13

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Kennesaw State Outdoor Track and Field Facility, Kennesaw, GA

Don McGarey Invitational – March 24-25

Kennesaw State Invitational – April 7-8

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Randal Tyson Track Center Fayetteville, AR

Razorback Invitational – Jan. 27 – 28

Tyson Invitational – Feb. 10 – 11

Arkansas Qualifier – Feb. 17

SEC Indoor Championships – Feb. 24 – 25

Celebrating nearly 75 years of ex pertise, Mondo is the industry leader in sport track innovation and design. More than 1,200 Mondo tracks and millions of square feet of the com pany’s high-performance athletic surfaces are installed worldwide.

Mondo tracks are made from prefabricated rubber, which is vul canized to produce a continuous, seamless piece of material that will not separate, unlike poured-in-place track surfaces, which rely solely on chemical bond between two or more layers and may separate at the bond line.

Do you want a flat, banked or hy draulic track system? Something your athletes can train on every day? No problem. As the maker of the world’s most complete hydraulic banked 200-meter indoor compe tition track, Mondo can meet all your track needs. The company’s extensive research and development ensures fast, state-of-the-art systems that are ideal for both training and high-performance competition, and that let athletes perform their best, enabling them to achieve new performance levels.

Mondo surfaces are comfortable, durable, and consistent. With our surface underfoot, your team will have its most memorable season yet.

Custom Medals are a great way to promote your event and reward the athletes, and ordering them is easier than you think.

Call us today to learn how easy the process is and let us do the work for you. We will even create a great design for you free of charge.

If you are short on time or have a tight budget, try one of our beautiful stock medals.

We make medals easy Experience the Maxwell Difference.

…Experience the Maxwell Difference

Maxwell Medals & Awards is dedicated to providing the best value in the awards industry by offering:

Quality Awards

Competitive Prices

Extraordinary Customer Service

Our dedication to these founding principles makes the Maxwell Difference.

When you request our catalog or visit our website you will find a select variety of awards and recognition products, including custom designed medals, plaques, lapel pins, coins, glass and acrylic awards, and more. Our quality stock lines accommodate tight deadlines and budget constraints.

Since 1978

Our experienced staff of knowledgeable sales associates, talented graphic designers, and reliable production and administrative personnel have serviced customers throughout North America. Our personal approach to serving customers sets us apart from the competition because we are prepared to invest the necessary time to create the best award solution for your event.

Our customers frequently comment on how affordable and easy we make the process of ordering custom awards. We will guide you through the entire awards selection, design, and ordering process. Simply select an award and share your design idea and we will transform it into a custom award you will be proud to present and your recipients will cherish.

Your satisfaction is our goal. Call us today and experience the Maxwell Difference.

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The Best and Most Trusted Brands in Track and Field and Cross Country Equipment

Names you know and trust like UCS, UCS Spirit, Pacer, Gill, Polanik, Nelco, and more as well as our own First Place line-up. Plus the exclusive return of the legendary SkyPole and Mystic vaulting poles. All are super quality. You can bet on the fact that each item has been painstakingly tested by our staff.

The Most Reliable, Knowledgeable Attention from a Staff Eager to Please

Plus Money Saving Package Deals!

We put together some great combination deals particularly focusing on our own First Place brand. You’ll see them scattered through our catalog and our web site. Not only great quality items at a favorable price but you can’t go wrong because you can rely on our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Most Important... Delivery When You Want it!

It’s not uncommon for our key people to end the day by taking an item to the airport to ship overnight so you can have it for that meet tomorrow. Most items ship same day the order is received by UPS. Over sized items are shipped by the most economical carrier.

And Our Website Makes it Easy for You to Shop, Select, and Order.

FROM LOCAL TO OLYMPIC, CHOOSE FROM THE WIDEST TRACK RANGE

Rekortan was first installed at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin in 1969 and was later used for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Since then, Rekortan has gained a reputation as having the perfect balance - giving speed to sprinters and energy return to distance runners. Today, more than 50 years later, Rekortan has the most World Athletics certified tracks and is leading the industry with its innovation in Green and SMART technology.