First they all dipped to one knee, then stood up, took a step and dipped to the other knee. Olympic coach Joe Gentry puts a group of young, would-be track stars through the paces of a running exercise designed to build strength. The exercise builds strength for running.
Doesn t look very pretty, came a voice from the crowd.
Gentry s rebuff was dressed in a drill sergeant s feigned incredulity, but lacked expletive color. The annual event introduces Lowcountry youth to the discipline of athletic competition and physical fitness. We re trying to point this energy in the right direction, masters track athlete Walt Lancaster said. Lancaster was up to his armpits literally with would-be high jumpers as he arched his back to demonstrate a winning form. As his youngsters took their turn Jump from one foot or be disqualified, he yelled others queued up across the field to try what they had been taught about the broad jump.