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 … [Read more...] about Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
Archives for October 2023
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 jog 1 … [Read more...] about Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
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 speed as the race progresses. … [Read more...] about The 400m Race Secret? Reach Top Speed and one Long Deceleration
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 with me to "talk, yack or … [Read more...] about Why does my Warm Up feel like a Workout? Because it’s Part of the Workout!
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 … [Read more...] about Video Analysis Solutions for Track and Field: Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Throws
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 … [Read more...] about Onwards to 2024 Gothenburg
EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Getting there & getting sick! The only direct flight to Pescara was a train to London Stanstead. Else, it was fly direct to Ancona, then take (an Italian) train to Pescara. Given the track record, I simply didn't trust UK trains and their … [Read more...] about EMACs 2023 (European Masters Athletics Championships) in Pescara
2023 Race Report (Part 1)
This article has photos & videos of some of my races. Everything below is listed in the UK Power of 10 rankings, which is all public information. No hiding or lying on Seed times (which is a whole different story!). (Pescara results are still pending at the time of this writing) This is Part … [Read more...] about 2023 Race Report (Part 1)
My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series. If you are attempting a Masters comeback, or simply want 10 tips to apply for your training, here goes: 1. Lose Weight, Realistically You need to get your weight down using habits that are manageable (no crash weight loss). 400 meters is a LONG way … [Read more...] about My 10 Tips for Attempting a Masters Track Comeback
My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
I started this Blog in May 2007, trying to dump my coaching & athlete experience in the "book I never wrote". 2007 was also my 1st year running Internationally (for Canada) at the WMA (as M40) in Ricionne, Italy. Those stories & videos are here on this blog. Honestly, I didn't expect a … [Read more...] about My Masters Track Comeback – Goal Setting (Part 1)
