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How to prepare for the 2018 track and field season

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It’s October, and that means one thing for track and field: It’s time to get back to work. With the championship season long behind us, the Fall brings...

Q+A: Meet oly weight coach & competitor, Wil Fleming

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It’s hard to imagine Wil Fleming weighing in at 155 pounds. But, years ago, he did. It was the late 1990s, and he was a 3-sport sophomore in...

What throwers need to know about variable weight training

by Lynden Reder on

Faster. Stronger. Higher. Further. If you’re a track and field athlete or coach, you’re chasing one or more of these goals. But how do you get there? What...

Joe Kovacs 2017 Q/A

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From the IAAF World Championships to the Diamond League and everything in between, it’s safe to say that Olympic shot putter Joe Kovacs has been busy this season....

Velaasa FAQ: Strake

by Lynden Reder on

We’re a pretty new company so you might still be learning what we’re all about. During our launch we'll post occasional FAQ sessions to keep you updated on what...

First Impressions of the Velaasa Strake Olympic Lifting Shoe

by Wil Fleming on

After 20 years immersed in Olympic lifting I have to be honest that I never dreamed of being heavily involved in the development of a lifting shoe. It...

Velaasa Signs World Champion and Olympian Joe Kovacs

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The Velaasa team is thrilled to announce a partnership with reigning world champion shot putter Joe Kovacs as he defends his IAAF World Title in London August 5th...

Welcome to Velaasa

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For the past several years we've been thinking big. Thinking hard about the athletes, products and experiences that make up Track & Field today. Our passion has always been with...