Craig Harkins
Craig has been fencing since he saw Peter Westbrook win a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics. Craig has covered the sport of fencing since 1995 via articles and newsletters on Fencing.Net. He has most recently re-entered competitive fencing in the Vet40 age category.
Articles By This Author
The Athlete’s Kitchen – Strategies to Eat Better
More often than not, athletes ask me “What is a well balanced diet? What should I be eating to help me perform at my best?”
World Military Championships – Double Gold for Poland in Epee
The 42nd World Military Fencing Championships begins with Men’s Epee The overheated sports hall of the Venezuelan Naval Academy Sports – its hot and
Cool Video of Point of View Fencing
If you’re interested in the cool things that video can do for fencing, then you should check this video out. LinkedTube This video provides a
Featured Video: Kiefer for Gold
Lee Kiefer took gold medal in the Cadet Women’s Foil event. In this bout, Kiefer uses a preparation in which her hand and point are held high on the initial step. Training advice: Watch this video once through. Then go back through the video and try to piece out the tactical choices being made by one of the fencers.
Using the Concept 2 Rowing Machine
Review of the Concept 2 Indoor rowing machine and it’s use as an alternative to running for a good cardio workout.