Category Archives: For Everyone
800m vs. 1,600m vs. 3,200m
Quick question for high school coaches: How would you want to see the athletes you work with run the 800m, the 1,600m and the 3,200m? Positive splits? Negative splits? Even splits? It’s an important question this time of year because … Continue reading
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Tagged 1, 200m training, 3, 600m training, 800m training, high school training, race distribution
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Podcast 005 – Dr. Trent Stellingwerff interview
If you run the marathon then this podcast is a must listen. Dr. Trent Stellingwerff works for the Canadian Sport Centre – Pacific and advises not only runners, but triathletes and rowers as well. He has worked with the Speed … Continue reading
Phil Wharton, Scott Douglas and Trent Stellingwerff
I’m really looking forward to interviewing Phil Wharton, Scott Douglas and Trent Stellingwerff for the podcast in the coming days. Phil Wharton is one of the brightest people I’ve ever been around, but also one of the most compassionate. A … Continue reading
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What’s on your schedule tomorrow?
Quick story. For several years Mark Wetmore had an 8.5 x 11 inch frame with what appeared to be a day planner page, framed, on the wall, near his chair. His office was always clean, no clutter on the desk, … Continue reading
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A culture of running at the high school level
A coaching friend of mine recently sent an email to a group of coach detailing some of his frustrations with his team. He states, “Perhaps you are as perplexed as I in finding ways to get the best out of … Continue reading
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Three videos I thought you might enjoy
The first is a running video that I found on a fantastic new site,
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Three posts that I like from 2011
One for high school coaches – Advice from Adam Kedge. One for college runners – Winter Training for College Runners. One for adult runners – Do you have the guts to turn around?. Today is the 24th of December and … Continue reading
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What’s the recovery?
Quick story from the 2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference. Alberto Salazar said in his presentation on 5,000m training that a key workout in their group is: 7-8 x 1,200m at about 10 seconds faster than race pace. In his next … Continue reading
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