This is Part 2 of the Cool Down on trying to improve recovery & regeneration. Part 1 can be found here. I briefly mentioned Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques from our Zoom Pandemic series of 2020. Well worth a listen on my Youtube channel. I also wrote about Deep Breathing Exercises to Relax or Calm Pre-Race Jitters […]
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Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
How important is the cool down after your workout? or race? I wrote about the importance of the warm up earlier. Nowadays, for me, it’s the long walk to the weight room or locker room that will suffice. That is, after I drink my post workout protein shake. If I race a 400m, I’ll just […]
The 400m Race Secret? Reach Top Speed and one Long Deceleration
There really isn’t any secret on how to race the 400m. You hear about the 4 P’s (Push Pace Position Pray). But at the end, you need a good top end speed, and the ability to maintain that. As ironic as this may sound, you have to put MORE effort after 60m to get LESS […]
Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
I had a few comments about my pre-race routine, with a 55 or 60 min warm up before entering the Call room. I usually take a full 60 min, but have cut it back to 55 minutes on race day. Prob because of nerves, or I’m slightly rushing it. Or, I don’t have my teammates […]
Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
People think Video Analysis software is too time consuming, resource intensive, or just too expensive. This 32 page ebook is packed with good tips. Yes, you have to sign up, but they won’t spam you with your email address. I signed up many months ago, and have yet to receive a follow up email. Download […]
Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
I remember the expression “Building a Base”, and Dan Pfaff would say “Building a Base of what?”. There is some truth to that. More on that later. So this is the final instalment of a 5 part series: 2023 in Review.. Success? Let’s review my goals for 2023 (on a limited 7 month training block): […]
