The Glass Dragon Digital Publishing web site offers peer-reviewed e-articles and e-books on the sport of Athletics (including Track and Field, Long Distance Running, Race Walking, Ultra Running, Trail Running, and Mountain Running) that are available worldwide on a 24/7/365 basis.
The goal of this web site is to provide coaches, athletes, fans, parents, officials, administrators, and other interested parties with technical information on the sport - both applied (practical) and research-based (theoretical) - and general information on topics including but not limited to training, equipment, event specific teaching progressions, preparation for competition, race planning, supplemental training, and the sports sciences (sports psychology, physiology, biomechanics, training theory, etc.).






There are currently 29 e-Articles, two e-Books, and two printed books offered on this web site. Twenty-three of the articles are offered at no cost (but you must complete the ordering process).
The e-Book - "Heat It Up! Achieving Full Potential in the Pole Vault" by Brian Risk is now available.
"Periodized Sport Psychology - Building the Bulletproof Athlete" by Brian Risk is now complete and available for sale. See our shopping cart.
- Articles can be read within minutes of ordering.
- Low cost.
- No subscription fees to pay.
- You can select only articles of interest.
- Articles are available when you want or need them.
- Access to basic as well as cutting edge information on your area of interest.
E-articles and e-books contain the same contents as a regular print article or book but is in digital format. This allows for immediate availability of and access - via our use once code and download procedure - to the e-articles and e-books that you purchase from the comfort of your home or office. In most cases, you can start reading within minutes of the completion of your order.
We expect to offer articles written by coaches, scientists, trainers, and practioners from all areas of the sport. Each author will bring their unique background, interests, and areas of specialization to the reader through their writings.
The target audience (beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, master, all) is identified for each published e-article and e-book to guide you when selecting readings so you can pick those that are appropriate to your background, experience, and level of understanding, and to allow for growth in your knowledge.
For authors, we offer royalties that are higher than typically found in the publishing industry.
The Publisher and Editorial Board of Glass Dragon Publishing welcomes manuscripts from any interested individual or group of individuals who has information and material to contribute to the improvement and furtherance of the sport of Athletics, regardless of level.
Hammer Throw
Hurdles
Interview
Long Jump
Nutrition
Pole Vault
Sprint Relays
Sprints
Sprints and Hurdles
Sport Psychology
Strength Training
Training Theory / Periodization
Circuit Training | ||
Item Number: A00006 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 15 |
Title: Traditional Circuit and Stage Training | Author: A. Brent McFarlane | |
Keywords: Conditioning, Circuit Training | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00023 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 2 |
Title: Specific Strength Exercise | Author: Dan Pfaff | |
Keywords: Conditioning, Circuit Training | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Hammer Throw | ||
Item Number: A00028 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Four Key Elements of Basic Hammer Throwing | Author: Bonnie Edmonson | |
Keywords: Throws, Hammer Throw | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Hurdles | ||
Item Number: A00018 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Coaching the Sprint/Long Hurdler | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Hurdles | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00019 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Coaching the Sprint Hurdles | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Hurdles | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00020 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Long Hurdle Keys | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Hurdles | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Interview | ||
Item Number: A00004 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 6 |
Title: An Interview with Brent McFarlane | Author: A. Brent McFarlane | |
Keywords: General, Interview | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Long Jump | ||
Item Number: A00022 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Training for the Long Jump | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Horizontal Jumps, Long Jump | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Nutrition | ||
Item Number: A00029 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 6 |
Title: Cutting Edge Nutrition - Eating Your Way to Success | Author: A. Brent McFarlane, Victoria McFarlane | |
Keywords: Nutrition, Nutrition | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Pole Vault | ||
Item Number: A00026 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 2 |
Title: Pole Vault Basics | Author: Mike Thompson | |
Keywords: Vertical Jumps, Pole Vault | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00027 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 5 |
Title: Trouble Shooting the Pole Vault | Author: Mike Thompson | |
Keywords: Vertical Jumps, Pole Vault | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: B00001 | Price: 15.99 | Pages: 152 |
Title: Heat It Up! | Author: R. Brian Risk | |
Keywords: Vertical Jumps, Pole Vault | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
Edition: 1st | Volume: | ISBN: |
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Sprint Relays | ||
Item Number: A00012 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 3 |
Title: Sprint Relays: the 4x100m and 4x400m Relays | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprint Relays | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00021 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Talent Selection and Training for the 4x400 Relay | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprint Relays | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Sprints | ||
Item Number: A00007 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Sprint Training Guidelines | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00008 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 9 |
Title: Training for the Short Sprints | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00009 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: 60 Meter Sprint Race Model | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00010 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Training Energy Systems | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00011 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Trochanter Values for Starting Blocks | Author: Cedric Walker | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00013 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: 100 Meter Race Modeling | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00014 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: 200 Meter Race Modeling | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00015 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Training and Development of the 400 Meter Sprinter | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00016 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 1 |
Title: Mean Improvements in Racing Times | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00017 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 2 |
Title: Controls for 100m/200m Athletes | Author: Tony Veney | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00025 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 2 |
Title: Developing Young Sprinters | Author: Michael Holloway | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Sprints and Hurdles | ||
Item Number: A00005 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 13 |
Title: Skill In Sprinting and Hurdling | Author: A. Brent McFarlane | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Sprints and Hurdles | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Sport Psychology | ||
Item Number: B00002 | Price: 35.00 - Print Edition | Pages: 200 |
Title: Periodized Sport Psychology | Author: Brian Risk | |
Keywords: Sport Psychology | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Strength Training | ||
Item Number: A00024 | Price: 0.00 | Pages: 4 |
Title: Strength Training Program Design for Sprinters | Author: John Cissik | |
Keywords: Sprints and Hurdles, Strength Training | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Training Theory / Periodization | ||
Item Number: A00001 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 9 |
Title: Training Theory: A Primer on Periodization | Author: Marc Grosso | |
Keywords: Sports Science, Training Theory / Periodization | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00002 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 9 |
Title: Training Theory: Additional Considerations | Author: Marc Grosso | |
Keywords: Sports Science, Training Theory / Periodization | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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Item Number: A00003 | Price: 3.99 | Pages: 9 |
Title: Developing an Athletics Training Programme | Author: Marc Grosso | |
Keywords: Sports Science, Training Theory / Periodization | Level: All | Target Audience: Coaches, Athletes |
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