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Summer Speed Camps Are Everywhere — But Most of Them Are Just Conditioning

Summer Speed Camps Are Everywhere — But Most of Them Are Just Conditioning

Summer Speed Camps Are Everywhere — But Most of Them Are Just ConditioningC.Ray
Published on: 05/06/2026

Every summer, parents sign athletes up for speed camps — but are those camps actually teaching speed? Learn the difference between real sprint coaching and conditioning, and what to ask before you sign up.

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What Do 39 Kansas State Track Records Tell Us About Speed

What Do 39 Kansas State Track Records Tell Us About Speed

What Do 39 Kansas State Track Records Tell Us About SpeedC.Ray
Published on: 04/06/2026

The 2026 KSHSAA State Track & Field Championships produced 39 state meet records in one weekend. Here is what that means for your athlete and why speed is a skill that can be taught.

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One Tenth of a Second, One Yard of Separation: Why Speed Is the Skill Young Athletes Cannot Ignore

One Tenth of a Second, One Yard of Separation: Why Speed Is the Skill Young Athletes Cannot Ignore

One Tenth of a Second, One Yard of Separation: Why Speed Is the Skill Young Athletes Cannot IgnoreC.Ray
Published on: 29/05/2026

One tenth of a second can equal one yard of separation. Here’s why speed is the most underdeveloped skill in youth sports — and what Speed Workouts by PhenixFitt Level 1 does about it.

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Speed Is the Great Equalizer: Why Local Athletes Cannot Afford to Miss This Window

Speed Is the Great Equalizer: Why Local Athletes Cannot Afford to Miss This Window

Speed Is the Great Equalizer: Why Local Athletes Cannot Afford to Miss This WindowC.Ray
Published on: 26/05/2026

For middle school and high school athletes, speed is not just a nice bonus — it is the clearest separator in sports. Learn why the training window matters and how Speed Workouts by PhenixFitt Level 1 can help.

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