What exactly is a performance plateau in middle distance running? It is a temporary stagnation or slight decline in racing times or in key training markers. When a plateau becomes evident to a runner it can be very discomforting and may lead to a questioning of the training, over-reaction to the situation, and even panic. …
Archives for over-coaching
6 Signs You’re Over Coaching Your Athletes at Meets
As I go into the 42nd year of my coaching career, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t one of “those” coaches. You know the one I’m talking about. The guy who thinks he’s been coaching 42 years but has only really coached one year 42 times (thank you Gary Winckler for that bit of wisdom)! …