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Post by sls on Jan 18, 2008 9:01:05 GMT -6
Looks like I have to coach the distance guys this year, anybody have some resources/workouts they can share or point me to.
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Post by ajreaper on Jan 18, 2008 9:14:38 GMT -6
Run fast turn left. That's the extent of my track coaching abilities. That's a classic line- made me about spit out my Diet Coke, thanks for the laugh! |
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Post by mike13 on Jan 18, 2008 13:20:18 GMT -6
Go online to Coaches Choice or Sysko and you will be able to find videos. If you have a major bookstore in the area they usually have training books(BAM, Borders,Barnes and Noble, etc.)
Telling the kids to go run is not enough. Distance runners only have so many good races per year so don't over train them.
Good Luck!
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Post by Yash on Jan 18, 2008 13:21:54 GMT -6
You could always get old Olympic races and have them rewatch those and break them down, Doesn't that sound exciting???
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Post by bulldogoption on Jan 18, 2008 14:54:40 GMT -6
Asking football coaches for distance workouts.......  Good Luck!!!!!!!! That is one aspect of track I make SURE I have an assistant to coach. My only advice is to do exactly what you're doing and ask for help. Those kids need good workouts that fit together just like sprinters have different workouts. There has to be some "experienced" coach on here who has some distance knowledge. I don't think videos are good enough. You need to find a distance coach that can look at your season schedule and layout your workouts for you. I can't do that but I bet you can find an experienced coach to help. Seriously--good luck. |
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Post by tye2021 on Jan 19, 2008 13:06:36 GMT -6
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Shotgun1
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Post by Shotgun1 on Jan 19, 2008 13:11:41 GMT -6
Most of the kids that end up playing youth ball under the older lighter rules in some leagues end up on the cross country teams when they get into high school. They are great kids that run hard but fail to get over 150 pounds.
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Post by airraider on Jan 19, 2008 13:26:51 GMT -6
Research google.. thats how I have become a pretty good triple jump and long jump coach.. and anyone that knows me.. knows that I have never done either one..
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