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Comment on Creating Winning Habits: The Value of Weekly Timed Sprints by james hort

james hort — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:32:05 +0000

Fabulous! Definitely printing the 90-95% chart. I also like monitoring a 3-5% deficit in sprint times within the workout and won’t hesitate to shut someone down at 2 or 3 reps if the time is increasing too much despite an adequate recovery interval.

Comment on Acceleration Ladders and Speed Hurdles in Team Sport: Scientific Investigation by Kevin O’Donnell

Kevin O’Donnell — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:51:33 +0000

Choreographing the incremental increases of an optimal stride pattern was the purpose of the “stick drill”. Simply making marks on the track does not provide the athlete with a cue they can feel behind them where the foot strikes. So coaches would take sticks and set them at prescribed intervals. The problem was the sticks had to be reset each time which was time consuming. Gary Winkler devised a device where the sticks
were adjustable and connected with string to allow for fast and easy reset. We were instructing a Level 2 when he debuted the idea and with his endorsement, Speed Dynamics improved the concept and made “Acceleration Ladders” available. It was always frustrating when the device would be used by those who did not understand the purpose. In short, we found the training to be very beneficial for both developing and elite athletes.

Comment on The Role of the Arms in Sprinting by Al Forsyth

Al Forsyth — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:57:09 +0000

Presently writing a paper on this for a Kinesiology class. I agree with you write throughout this.

Where we are going with more often this year: “Video feedback showing the athlete what they are doing in slow motion for reference is perhaps the most potent way to address arms that are not productive.”

Comment on The Four-Coactive Model of Player Preparation by Alex Hernandez

Alex Hernandez — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:51:41 +0000

great reading !!!

Comment on Data-Driven Coaching in the Pole Vault by Brody Baumbusch

Brody Baumbusch — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:42:40 +0000

I think that it’s very interesting that the data for men and women are so skewed and are so different from each other. I have never noticed when watching the pole drop, the angle of them being so different in the last three steps.

Comment on Why Use Reflexive Performance Reset by Brody Baumbusch

Brody Baumbusch — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:37:43 +0000

Reflexive Performance is a very key component to any sort of running as a whole, without it, you could tear muscles or develop thing like shin splints or any other running developed pains/injuries. I dealt with shin splints and this training has helped me prevent getting them since.

Comment on A Crash Course in Coaching Middle School Track by Amy

Amy — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:46:14 +0000

Thank you for this! My kids will love the metaphor of animals to sprint speed. I’m wondering: Do you have any suggestions for my girl miler who is a minute faster than everyone else? She is very social and more likely to want to stay with the second girl at practice – but I know she needs some extra speed work (or at least should be working out at a higher level occasionally). Thanks!

Comment on Breathing on Purpose by Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:25:04 +0000

In reply to Cooper Bell.

Cooper –

Thanks for your question. Absolutely! This is a great fit for athletes to temper their arousal pre-meet or practice. I’d recommend integrating it into whatever ritual they’re already using. These cues are simple and should not distract from important preparations that may more directly influence performance.

I hope that helps.

Rob

Comment on The Myth of Speed Training and the Young Athlete by Brian Harner

Brian Harner — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:52:25 +0000

I loveyour methods. I wish my son could train with you
do you know anyone in the Tampa area with the same philosophy?

Comment on Are Athletes Actually Faster When They Race? by Cooper Bell

Cooper Bell — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:09:38 +0000

how could I simulate race condition to get the maximum speed out of a workout.