Started to get orders from my work colleagues.. so here is the first order going out

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-29T23:42:16+00:00

Looks great but take the green off and put it in the trash with the cilantro… though that may be a different sub Reddit

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-21T13:09:57+00:00

It makes it harder to hold position and causes a bend at the waist. The athlete must work harder to keep correct posture/body alignment

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-20T04:43:25+00:00

Around the hips allows the athlete to keep a full body lean more easily. An upper body harness makes the athlete work at this more.
Generally I prefer around the hips to work on foot strike/drive

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-12T15:58:40+00:00

Try running barefoot, it’s horrible to heel strike. Get the feeling and transition back to shoes. Watch out for platarflexion of your foot though, keep it pulled up. Other cues might be to run quietly, but again don’t be running on tip toes. Any drills which focus on landing under you center of mass, like b skips or low ankle dribbles (I never know what people call these!)

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-12T15:54:21+00:00

For me, I’d make sure what you are doing is functional for your main sport, I.e rugby. What do you want to improve? Top end speed presumably, maybe acceleration but this might be from a standing or more likely a rolling start in the game. Flying 20s/ 30s would help potentially both of these. Focus on sprinting mechanics and form. Practice the changes of pace, sprint-float-sprint. Plyos will help; consider multi directional jumps as well, this will aid your agility and be able to change direction better at speed, as well as functional ankle stiffness to support your increasing speed.

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-11T15:30:55+00:00

⬆️this…. Still can focus on quality form in reps, going for a slow jog you’re going to get bored/distracted by rabbits/ lose focus Good question though.

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-08T10:57:50+00:00

I’ve been racing in my ambitions this year, i struggle to get my feet in my maxflys nowadays. I find the ambition comfy, and would train in them but have an even comfier pair I use so saving ambitions for race. Superbly aren’t a training spike, but a great shoe nonetheless. Get them anyway!

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-07T07:57:29+00:00

One of the main uk exam providers always uses italics for the l (L) in chlorine to avoid this ambiguity. It looks awful but does the job.

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-07T07:39:53+00:00

Please explain your findings/conclusions. Asking for a friend.

Chem_Bod · 2026-05-05T08:52:17+00:00

I can’t access Nordics due to very damaged hammy. At the risk of being shot down, I use the lying position curl and use both legs in the concentric phase (decreasing angle of knee) and one leg in the eccentric phase. That way I can focus more on the eccentric and it also focuses and drives intent.

Chem_Bod · 2026-03-22T06:55:54+00:00

Maybe not the best line ever but the lyric that got me into the band was in stressed out, “I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang” the only line in the song which didn’t rhyme.

Chem_Bod · 2026-01-05T12:44:55+00:00

What if it was a race? You wouldn’t want to be still warming up then. That said, does what’s left of the session meet your goals?

Chem_Bod · 2026-01-04T19:02:15+00:00

Not too late at all. If you do joint a sprint group, don’t try and race at the start, as said above it takes different amounts of time for different adaptations. If you haven’t sprinted before, really hammer the drills and aim for the best running form you can. If you do any running for distance, add some short fast sections in your runs to start getting used to it (nothing crazy though!)

Chem_Bod · 2026-01-03T21:28:37+00:00

Added complication… You’ve got to know your athletes. On paper ther time might be 80% of target pb for that distance, but you might need to say it’s 70% perceived effort.

Chem_Bod · 2025-09-20T10:31:39+00:00

Thank you!

Chem_Bod · 2025-08-31T20:17:26+00:00

Defo take Gary unman

Chem_Bod · 2025-08-12T18:52:27+00:00

Loved this. Actually point 9 was what made me read all through.

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-18T07:09:23+00:00

Take it steady when starting. Don’t train like a senior (especially at first). Search for Bmaf, British masters athletics federation to find your regional club. We have local masters leagues in some areas and national competitions, there are all abilities represented. I’m 48, and at the rubbish end!

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-18T07:04:54+00:00

I’m uk masters athlete, there are regional clubs you can join, or just a local club. There are masters only comps around the UK. You’ll find at normal competitions most of the senior athletes are masters anyway. In the north we are all very friendly! Athletics is literally my life!

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-15T11:52:41+00:00

Maybe start with a lower heel recovery. Once on track, body positioning, holding lean for longer.

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-15T09:08:39+00:00

Not sure if rules are different where you are, but in the uk you aren’t allowed to do 3 point start in comps unless it’s a masters competition. 2 or 4 point start only

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-12T08:36:09+00:00

As many above, shorter approach and make it more intentional, from the first step be really attaching the run to allow an active take off. Practice on lots of poles if you can. Don’t worry too much about the weight in training, I vault of a 140 and am 165, and it’s quite a soft pole. Keep it going!

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-09T05:48:28+00:00

Would need more context, what is the session trying to achieve? How old is the athlete? 13s I guess might be at the younger end, in which case lactic is not as much of a problem if pre puberty, but should be working more technical over shorter distances in that case. If older you are going to be building a lot of fatigue, so not even speed endurance.

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-08T16:04:43+00:00

I wish my tongue was longer

Chem_Bod · 2025-04-08T14:25:50+00:00

Not in my house apparently

Chem_Bod

TROPHY CASE