Environmental Storyteller: Diana Cervantes

An array of cones and ropes scattered at Duniway Park in SW Portland. This is where Nate Moreland does most of his training.



Nate attaches the resistance bands to each of the athletes vests. This drill is used as a warm up before running on the track,

 

Nate holding the resistance bands he uses. As a track and field coach he abides by resistance training to make athletes quicker

Nate talking to David about the technique he expects while jumping over the hurdles. Technique is stressed in order for each athletes running for to improve and thus become quicker. 

Nate Moreland at Duniway park.Nate has dedicated four decades of his life to coaching in the Portland area and says he has much more work to be done until he's completely satisfied. 

Both David and Lewis sprinting to the edge of the field. Both athletes are basketball players trying to get a quicker first step.