A properly schemed middle distance training macrocyle should be set up to be between fifteen and twenty weeks in length. For planning purposes the macrocycle is divided into two phases which are called preparation and competitive. In essence, the first half of the macrocycle focuses on preparation, while the second half focuses on competition. The…
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Distance Coaching 101: Workout Planning Fundamentals
Training distance runners is similar to other rewarding endeavors in life in that it seems rather daunting to begin with, and then stays challenging throughout. The athletes themselves are in most cases strongly self-motivated, task-oriented, and inquisitive, while the training is based on scientific principles. If the coach is not a strong people-person and well-schooled…
Discounted Hurdling Drills
As many coaches prepare for the start of their outdoor seasons they start to wonder what drills they have in their coaching inventory and what level of experience their athletes have in the hurdles. A drill that we use at the Complete Track and Field Clinic that we find most useful for beginners and experienced…