Here are 5 tips I can give to a Masters Coach or Athlete. Don’t Show Up Broken Any injuries you have prior to training must be addresses and fixed. If you want to PREVENT being broken, see my next point. Remember John Smith’s 3 rules on why you get injured: when you are tired (i.e. over … [Read more...] about 5 Tips: How to Train a Masters Sprinter
Active Recovery
What to Do If You Miss a Workout
Another question from the mailbag (actually my Email InBox, but mailbag just sounds sexy): Q: Coach, what do I do if I miss a workout? Answer: First, let me remind you that there are only 2 reasons to be late for my practice, or skip a workout: Death and Childbirth. Just kidding… It … [Read more...] about What to Do If You Miss a Workout
Other Uses of the Globus SpeedCoach EMS
This is Part 4 of the series on Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). Part 1 was Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits with Derek Hansen writing Part 2 with a Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Research Review. Part 3 is How to Use Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) with Training with uncut, … [Read more...] about Other Uses of the Globus SpeedCoach EMS
Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series. Part 1 talks about being injury prone. Part 2 talks about expectations. Part 3 are my top recommendations. My Top 7 Recommendations I covered some of these topics two years ago in this article but I’ll elaborate more here. 1. Get Fit First GPP (General … [Read more...] about Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery: Rest, Relax, and Restore for Peak Performance
Training for 400m: Balancing Speed and Special Endurance [Lactate]
One of the most common requests I get via email are training programs. I believe coaching is an art and a science. I feel coaches need to know the science behind certain workouts, have a huge workout inventory, keeping track of the total volume per sessions, and above all, know how to … [Read more...] about Training for 400m: Balancing Speed and Special Endurance [Lactate]
Tom Tellez and Weekly Training Cycles (The Microcyle)
The key to a proper training program is BALANCE. I prefer alternating hard & easy days with one or 2 days off, depending on the athlete. Masters athletes need more easy days, but the “active recovery” days are great to maintain fitness and keep those unwanted pounds from creeping … [Read more...] about Tom Tellez and Weekly Training Cycles (The Microcyle)
Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
I’ve harped on the benefits of chocolate milk instead of high priced protein powders in the last few articles. Now research from The University of Texas at Austin has proved a bowl of whole-grain cereal is just as good . (Sorry, Fruit Loops, Coco Puffs and Lucky Charms do NOT count!) Because … [Read more...] about Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
Product Review: Globus Premium Sport Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator
This article was guest blogged by Derek M. Hansen of Running Mechanics.com. Derek is also the Head Coach of our Metro Athletic Club. Having used electronic muscle stimulator (EMS) technology for over 12 years for both personal and professional applications, I am always on the lookout for … [Read more...] about Product Review: Globus Premium Sport Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator
