Over the last 50 years the training of distance runners has evolved from a process of trial and error testing, to specific event-centered progressions that are deeply based in the scientific method. Exercise physiologists, cardiologists, and endocrinologists, working with training theorists, have provided a wealth of empirical evidence for coaches to use as a resource…
Archives for November 2014
Complete Track and Field Black Friday Coupon Codes and Special Offers
Everything in the CTF Store is on sale for the lowest prices of the year until midnight Eastern on Wednesday December 3, 2014. We’ve also added DVD versions of all full programs, which you can sort through by event group. Here is the list of deals you can get. If you follow us here at…
Drills and Progressions for Shot Put, Discus and Javelin
I want to put your eyes on a program from Boo Schexnayder that I don’t think you know about. In fact, Boo says it’s the best of all of his programs… But, it’s not on the jumps, or multi/combined events or strength training. Instead, the program is purely about teaching progressions for the throwing events….
The Athlete Profile – Part 1
Track coaches use the disciplines of physiology and psychology to develop successful athletes. This can be difficult in part because coaches usually work with large groups of athletes in their training group. The application of unique training and psychological stimuli within the training group is called individualization of training. To do this effectively is critical…
Managing the Meet Warm Up and Warm Down During Competitions
Recently I was watching athletes warming up at a track meet where they had multiple races and rounds to run. I was surprised when I saw a kid I was recruiting running the 100m, 200m and both relays perform her full meet warm up four times with four full warm down routines. How does this…