The first training segment of time is called the general preparation period, or just general prep for short. This stage sets the tone for the season. The middle distance training macrocyle is ideally set up to be between fifteen and twenty weeks in length. The greater the amount of overall time available, then the longer…
Archives for general prep
Acceleration Progression – Working from the Top Down
Over the summer I’ve had the opportunity to both have my questions answered by some of the best colleagues and friends a coach could ask for and also to answer a few questions myself as well. One round of questions from a fellow coach that recently caught my eye was in regards to acceleration. I…