Posted by GC on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Education
As an athlete (and a coach) one of our greatest assests is shown above and our ability to use them increases our ability to improve and maximise our oppoortunity to achieve our maximum potential. How many of us actually use them to anywhere near their full potential ?
Posted by GC on Friday, October 16, 2009,
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Training
Another interesting write up from Andrew Marriot at the World Half Marathon Championships Coaching Seminar. This time the discussion was on Conditioning and Peaking.....
So for the final part of my write up from last friday's endurance seminar and some thoughts from the panel on conditioning and then peaking for races.
George Gandy was one of the pioneers of strength work for middle distance runners. His Lougborough circuits in the 1970s were legendary and Seb Coe gives much credit to George fo...
Posted by GC on Thursday, October 15, 2009,
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Food for thought
An interesting article that includes challenging the fact that Usain Bolt is the fastest human ever. Click here to read more. Looking at one definition of manhood in this article then I certainly will never be reaching such a pinnacle ! Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, October 14, 2009,
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Training
A good summary below from Anderw Marriot on the Altitude seminar held at the World Half Marathon Championships....
Part 3 of my write up from the weekend covers Altitude Training. I've stitched together materials from several parts of the evening and felt that it was worth doing this to present a coherent picture of what the panel thought about the use of altitude.
Ian Stewart mentioned at the start that he believed altitude was a critical ingredient in endurance success and to that end would b... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, October 6, 2009,
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Education
A latest diary installment from a US High School runner in Ethiopia. Its captivating what he has seen....
I had a real treat today as there was a big race at the National Stadium. One of the coolest things about the stadium is that one can watch most of the competetitions that they have for free. We just walked right in and sat down in the middle section of the stadium. The meet that day was the regional championship, a competition that spanned over four days. Runners from Oromia, Amhara, Addi... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, October 5, 2009,
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Legends
It would be rude to pass up this opportunity to pay homage to Monty Python. Ive taken the liberty to add one of my favourite sketches from the Life of Brian. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Saturday, October 3, 2009,
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Food for thought
Always looking to be at the cutting edge of advancements in technique. Some new ideas on increasing momentum whilst lessening the physical cost have come to my attention. We have had the POSE method a few years ago now we have something far richer.Suitable for all speeds even those reduced to a walk in Ironman.
Posted by GC on Thursday, October 1, 2009,
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Team mates
Who could it be behind the Click here from in our midsts. See if you can guess. I bet even "Lurpack" struggles with this one unless he is in on the cohersion ! Continue reading ...
