Pre Race Warm up
The pre-race warm up is a key component in preparing your mind and body for competition and encompasses five parts and we start approximately 60 minutes before the race to ensure we can get through everything in a timely manner stress…
1600 Meter Race
The 1,600 meters is a four lap race and roughly 80% aerobic and 20% anaerobic. Improvement of the aerobic metabolism is extremely important. The critical zone for the 1,600m race is the last 400m especially the last 200m. We want…
Perspective
Perspective is defined as a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. There will be countless of times that a race or workout may not go as planned or just short of what you may…
Are Rest Days Bad?
Do you ever feel guilty if you take a rest day? Or are afraid that you'll get out of shape because you missed a day of training? These are common thoughts that many athletes have especially when they have been…
I’ve Had a Setback and Want To Get Back Into It.
Many times there are set backs or lack of motivation to start up again and get back into it. How your body responds to training and the amount of work or time it may take to get back into it…
First Things First
This is what I think about training and is my road-map when designing a training plan and motivation of doing what I love to do; coach. It starts from the inside and the feeling of contributing to an accomplishment of…
What are Reps or Repeat Workouts?
Reps or repeat workouts are runs that are intended to improve your speed and economy. They are typically run at your current mile race pace and last no longer than 2 minutes in duration. Because they are faster than interval…
What Are Vo2 MAX Intervals?
Vo2 Max training or some may call interval training is when you will challenge yourself for 3-5 minutes at a pace that will put your heart rate to 97%-100%. This will help develop and maximize your aerobic power which means…
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