Faster, Higher, Stronger! not just for the young!
Do you want to Improve your Performance?
In the world of Masters Track what do we need to be aware of to improve our performance?
Well here I hope to not only find out for myself but also share that with everyone else. Ranging from fully tested and proved training ideas to far out concepts if I can find it ill be sure to test it and then share that concept or idea with you all to benefit too.
In my view the better masters track performances become the more spotlight the sport gets! And that is a good thing for everyone.
Strength and Speed Endurance for Sprinting
The 400 meters (obviously biased, but is the best event!) is usually known as “The Killer Event” a speed endurance event that demands a capacity to maintain close to maximum speed in an effort of » 45 seconds duration. Vittori (1991) identifies the fundamental functional requisites for success in this event as a combination of ...
Meridian Stretches for Athletes
All Masters athletes feel an urgency that most people will very rarely feel if at all… and it’s like this everyday. Because we know all to well the difficulties of life and all the handwork we place upon our bodies. Over our shoulder they sense the pending excitement and high anticipation of competition. We only ...
How to get Faster by Optimising your CNS
To develop functional strength and speed, you need to do more than move weights at the same cadence over and over again. Many athletes focus on the wrong things. The Nervous System’s Role In Strength CNS training and ‘quickness’ Bompa (2005) identifies two CNS processes as it relates to sports performance – ‘excitation’ and ‘inhibition’. ...
Masters Sprinters Live Longer
The delayed ageing of us mere masters sprinters! The Dream right!? Studies show that Endurance training and interval training enhance lifespan, we all know this already, its in every magazine published, especially if its about Running! Well, that research now shows that also applies to explosive sprint training. According to a research study done in ...
Recovery Strategy For Athletes
As Masters Athletes we are all too aware that recovery is key to maintain our performance over the years, but ensuring this is achieved is often neglected. And as I refuse to stop training hard, I need to up my recovery game and searching around I came across a great article on the 100 point ...
Wickets for Improvement of Sprint Technique and Speed
The first and most important question you should ask and answer! Is what am I using the “Wickets drill” for? Before I get “wickets” anywhere near athletes they need to be able to the basics correctly! The switch! A crucial element of the stride cycle that is cascade to all the mechanical elements of true ...
Become a Better Distance Runner – 5 Ways to Take Your Training to the Next Level
Michael Byers As Masters Athletes we look for ways to improve our running training and performance, learn from others and keep simple! It’s one thing to just dream of a breakthrough—and another to create it. At some point you need to question: What elements are missing from my training? Which are the bad habits have I ...
It is possible to substitute specific training in 400m sprint
<div class=”c-box-warning full-width-element” style=”text-align: center; “> <div style=”margin: auto; padding:10px;” class=”container”> <b>For full functionality of ResearchGate it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the <a href=”http://www.enable-javascript.com/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”> instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser</a>.</b> </div>< /div> It is possible to substitute specific training in 400m sprint for a nonspecific one ...
How Long to Benefit From a Workout?
Recovery = benefit and good scheduling = good training As a seasoned Masters Athlete, you probably follow a well-designed training program that includes a mix of key types of workouts. And you’ve read our info on the de-training affect! As a serious Masters Athlete taking care of your body and wanting to improve every area ...
