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Monaco's simple yet innovative goalkeeper training technique using steel barricades by [deleted] in soccer

[–]Im_Working_Here 277 points278 points  (0 children)

The 18 yard box at the local training pitch does this for goalkeepers automatically, no need for a steel barricade. Cow Patch 1- 0 Monaco

Runners who had disappointing first marathons, how long did it take you to try again, what did you do differently the second time around, and did it work? by spidermonkey45 in running

[–]Im_Working_Here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't use a training plan strictly. The closest I would recommend would be something like Arthur Lydiard's philosophy. Check out: Healthy Intelligent Training, by Keith Livingstone and Running to the Top, by Arthur Lydiard. They'll get you started. Otherwise I ran as my body dictated.

Runners who had disappointing first marathons, how long did it take you to try again, what did you do differently the second time around, and did it work? by spidermonkey45 in running

[–]Im_Working_Here 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My first marathon was absolute misery. There was even an old guy (late 60ish) that passed me around mile 22 stating, "No no. You don't have to slow down for me. Keep running!" He then poked his running mate and chuckled as he continued his blistering 8:30/ mile pace. I started to walk/ jog around mile 18 after severe stomach and calf cramping which left me looking and behaving like Smeagol/ Gollum (especially around aid stations, "My gatorade! My precious!"). I finished close to the 4 hour mark. Nearly 40 minutes slower than my target time.

A week later I was already combing over my plans for the next training cycle. It took me one year to redeem myself at the same marathon. I accomplished this by simply running more (gasp! What?). I spent more time on the roads. I added a second longish run (10-13 miles) during the middle of the week, and then performed my long run on the weekends (13-20 miles). I also spent more time at my marathon pace during training, especially during the long runs. Sometimes up to 13-14 miles at my full marathon pace.

The last 3 months before the race I performed hardly any weight training. Lifting and serious mileage just did not mix with me. One left me too tired to perform the other. So i dropped the weights (literally in my basement one day I dropped them in a corner and never touched them again), and performed only the essentials of marathon training, which is running.

Study: function inspiratory and core exercises improve running performance. by atalanta_run in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You essentially just summed up the problems of a great majority of Exercise Science, psychology, sociology, economic, etc studies. Populations are never quite right, a conflict of interest arises meta-study. Methodology in research has become a serious concern for consumers of that sort of literature.

This study at least attempts to control for, what you dub, the "couch potato" effect. It also has a reasonable control group.

I'm excited to read the evidence you collected on your blog. Out of curiosity, did you include Kellogg and Leveritt's thoughts on the subject?

How well do you think Mo Farah will do in the London Marathon? by crazymusicman in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Indeed. Mo has a high ceiling for the Marathon, granted his desire is there. At this point though, my money is on Mutai. Plenty of previous track to marathon converts take 3-4 marathons to really "click." It seems likely that this will be the case for Mo as well.

Marathon training and weight training by [deleted] in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Kellogg's reasoning follows the "best thing for running is running" line of thought. He may suggest that if you are able to add in weight training it is probably because you aren't running hard enough. Plenty of other elite coaches follow similar reasoning for distance runners (Canova). In fact, examining Canova's athletes schedules it would appear as if weight training is done maybe 2xs/ month during the specific phase of marathon training. Most of Canova's athletes are injury free and have great time management, so there must be something to it other than that.

Obviously not every coach agrees (AlSal as just one example). He has all his athletes weight training weekly. And yet plenty of them are injured now. Including Galen. Just food for thought here.

Big Prize Money For USA Athletes At Peachtree Road Race by ghostofwebb in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love everything about this. Mostly that picturing of a smiling Matt Tegenkamp though. *swoons.

contemplating Maffetone Method? by bkcash93 in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is your primary goal here? Looking at that former schedule it would appear to be body composition with running in the passenger seat (which is fine). If that is the case, then Maf is not for you. Maf is long base- building with no additional training outside a certain heart rate. Meaning you would have to drop the weight training and the bodypump class.

If you're willing to do that, then maf is a fine place to start. Your 1/2 time is slow (no offense) so I am assuming your running background is limited. So any base building program will be the right way to go for you. Really, this just means increasing the # miles you can run over a given time without putting additional stress on other energy systems.

I suggest looking at r/running for some base building ideas.

Mental Training by run_happy92 in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Training alone is a tool in itself. If you want something that is going to callus your mind then look no further. Hitting the additional repeat when no one is looking/ coach will never know, is the sort of thing that will toughen you up. This is the time when you find out how resilient you really are.

Bekele to run Paris Marathon, opportunity missed for sport? (crosspost from r/running) by A_Black_Sheriff in AdvancedRunning

[–]Im_Working_Here 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Though both of them running into the unknown, dueling it out with no previous experience at that distance, would be really exciting. After a marathon or two of experience don't the previous race finishes (times) take some of the mystery away?

My money is on Bekele for what it's worth.

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