I've worn an Apple iWatch (Model 6) everyday for over 3 years now. As I've mentioned numerous times before, you can't improve what you don't measure. Here are the 6 important metrics from my Apple Watch that you can monitor to ensure your training is at optimal performance (I'm sure Android … [Read more...] about 6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
Recovery
Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
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
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?
Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
As promised, here is last week's recording from our roundtable discussion (with Closed Caption, sub-titles, and multiple language translations, just in case). In this video, we had a 400 meter discussion with Kevin Tyler (ALTIS) and Mike Hurst (Fastrack 400) on all things 400m. Connecting this … [Read more...] about Here is our 400m Discussion Recording… over 2 Hours Long
2021 International Festival of Athletics Coaching [Nov 5-7]
The 2021 International Festival of Athletics Coaching will be fully online & virtual this year. We really tried hard to make this an in-person event this year in Padua, Italy, but the Coronavirus situation is not making this any easier. Registrations are for free to all EACA … [Read more...] about 2021 International Festival of Athletics Coaching [Nov 5-7]
You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
Charlie Francis once said about Vertical Integration: Do ALL the components, ALL of the time. You shouldn't do weights all Fall & Spring, only to stop in the Summer pre-competition, or even Competition phase. Today, it's not unusual to see Sprinters do a weight session 4 days away from an … [Read more...] about You Have To Be an Athlete First, Before You Can Be a Sprinter
8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
How to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance. Sleep is the cheapest recovery & regeneration tool out there, yet it's so abused. Even I am guilty at times because I am juggling a day job (London UK is very expensive!). So here are 8 tips to help you sleep better, and you'll … [Read more...] about 8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
Latest Research on Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) for Training and Recovery
As I celebrate 14 years on the Blog this May 2021, one recurring theme is the use of Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) devices, and keeping up with the latest research using this technology. In the video below, Derek Hansen gives an update on the benefits of using an Electrical Muscle … [Read more...] about Latest Research on Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) for Training and Recovery
Tempo Running for Recovery & Regeneration
Tempo running has made for a lot of interesting discussions on Social Media. I really don't understand what the 'controversy' is, as I feel in order to RACE with proper mechanics, regardless of speed, you just have to RUN in training. Okay, sometimes circumstances are out of your control, and … [Read more...] about Tempo Running for Recovery & Regeneration
Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
In this video, we have Tom Walsh of Anatomy Gaps present on Autogenic (Parasympathetic) Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration (plus some stretching). Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm … [Read more...] about Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
