Dani, Nandor - Hungarian runner who finished 2nd in the 1896 Olympic 800m (2.11,8).
Fordyce, Bruce - Multi-time winner of South Africa's famous ultra - the "Comrades Marathon".
Glycogenolysis - The biomechanical process by which the liver converts stored glycogen back into glucose for use as a fuel.
Holst-Sorensen, Niels (1922-) - This Danish IOC member and fabulous runner finished 8th in the 800m race at the 1948 London Olympics, when he ran 1.53,4. As a 18-year old he set a Danish national record on the 400m (48,6). Won national titles on both the 400m and 800m in 1943-1947. His 1943 800m time was the best in the world that year, and his 400m time in 1944 was the 2nd best in the world. Won the European Championship on 400m and took silver on 800m in 1946.
IFBB - International Federation of Bodybuilders, founded in 1946 - group that over-sees worldwide men's and women's amateur and professional bodybuilding.
Isokinetic Contraction - Isokinetic contractions can refer to either a concentric or eccentric contraction. Isokinetic contraction occurs at a set speed against a force of maximal resistance produced at all points in the range of motion. This contraction type is performed under controlled same - speed conditions.
Nielsen, Henry (1910-1958) - Great Danish runner that won his first national title in 1930 on 5000m. In July 1934 Henry ran in a 3000m meet in Stockholm, where he beat the current world record holder on 3000m Janucz Kusocinski. He set a new world record in 8.18,4.
Scott, Steve - Holder of the U.S. indoor and outdoor records in the mile (3.47,69 in 1982), and one of two people to run more than 100 sub-4 miles (the other is John Walker of New Zealand). Had a comeback in 1995 after testicular cancer. He now also holds the U.S. record for the indoor masters mile (4.14,27).
Shoes - Shoes act to stabilize your balance and improve your balance in training. The design of shoes varies depending on their use, whether it is for running, or outdoor recreational activities, or simply day to day wear. The main quality of shoes, no matter which you choose, is support. Solid, thick soled shoes with good arch support are the best you can choose.
