AboutJim McDannald, Author at Daily Relay
Jim McDannald
Jim McDannald is a contributing editor/designer at Daily Relay, writes about health/fitness technology at The Wirecutter and coaches distance runners at McGill University.
#DrakesRelays
February 25, 2015 | Jim McDannaldA deep, world-class field of athletes was announced yesterday for the 2015 edition of the Drake Relays. While there are a couple of Canadian athletes listed, one glaring omission appears to be everyone’s favorite Canadian rapper, Drake. Sure he’s a … Read More
‘B’ Gone: Breaking down the new IAAF World Championship entry standards
November 19, 2014 | Jim McDannald | 6 CommentsThe IAAF has released entry standards for the World Championships, Beijing 2015. I’ve taken the time to look at the changes, go into further detail about who’s already qualified and translate some of their document by committee into concepts and scenarios … Read More
Olympic Champion Brittney Reese long jumps in slow motion at Apple event
October 16, 2014 | Jim McDannaldIt looks like there may be a track & field fan or two in Cupertino, California. A slow motion video of Olympic long jump champion, Brittney Reese was features at Apple’s most recent iPad event.
GIF Highlights from Shanghai Diamond League
May 18, 2014 | Jim McDannaldRenaud Lavillenie cleared 5.92m for a world lead and meeting record in the pole vault.
Blessing Okagbare jumped and sprinted her way to wins and meet records in the long jump and 200m.
Abd Ihab El Rahman … Read More
Athletech: Bryan Fetzer, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country (University of Virginia)
April 29, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One CommentWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with … Read More
Daily Relay Mailbag – Game of Thrones
April 9, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One CommentIn the first Daily Relay Mailbag, we tackle everything from King Ches to Game of Thrones to spring marathon wagers. Can’t think of a better way spend a rainy Saturday than answering reader mail.
Q: Assuming perfect health, and … Read More
Athletech: Stuart McMillan – Sprint Coach, Performance Director at World Athletics Center
April 8, 2014 | Jim McDannald | One CommentWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech.
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Athletech: Mike Young, Lead Coach, Owner (Athletic Lab)
April 2, 2014 | Jim McDannaldWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech.
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Athletech: Nick Zaccardi, Editor of OlympicTalk (NBCSports.com)
March 25, 2014 | Jim McDannaldWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech.
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Athletech: Kirby Lee, Photographer (Image of Sport)
March 18, 2014 | Jim McDannaldWelcome to Athletech, where we discover the gear and technology the running and track & field community uses to get stuff done. If there is someone who you’d like us to feature, tweet their name to us @DailyRelay with the tag #Athletech. 1) Who … Read More
