kellyb, still bringing the knowledge. i got into him with it about race typing and athleticism a while back and we, shall we say, disagreed. but the man knows more about training than i ever will. great article.
also, an alternative on #8: instead of spitting on the floor, i wipe sweat off my face, rub my hands together and then rub the bottoms of my shoes. works like a charm even though the floor of my gym is old and dusty.