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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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