Peaking
The Endurance Runner For Optimal Performance
Article By: Jack Ransone, Ph.D.
For an athlete
to compete at the highest level achievable, it takes a fine understanding
of the energy systems and the relationship between these systems
and training methodology. The last three weeks of the competitive
season, known as the peaking or unloading phase, it is desirable
to have the body in the best physical and mental shape of the
year to run that key race.
Goals
For Coaching Distance Runners
Article By Ken Grace: Chabot
College, Hayward California
Kgrace@clpccd.cc.ca.us
Goals for
Coaching Distance Runners
1. The athlete improves
2. The athlete learns how to train
3. The athlete leaves wanting to run
4. 3% performance improvement each season
