All posts tagged "coaching"
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Opinion
/ 5 years agoCutting through the BS: Exercise Intensity
Lecturer in sports coaching at Stirling University, Dr Andrew Kirkland, advises us to be wary of the quasi-science that is prevalent...
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Opinion
/ 5 years agoCoaching “Philosophies”
David Chalfen discusses the idea of having a ‘philosophy’ as a coach I blame Jeremy Harries. The highly experienced Preston based...
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Opinion
/ 5 years agoCoaching Blues in (Easing Of) Lockdown
David Chalfen reflects on the opportunities and challenges of lockdown from a coach’s perspective The numerous athlete blogs sought out by...
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articles
/ 5 years agoThe “More-on” approach
Scottish running coach Sophie Dunnett talks about the challenges on configuring training load during lockdown, as well as the opportunity to...
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Comment
/ 5 years agoKnow what you know
People think being intelligent is knowing everything. In reality it’s more important to know what you know and realise the limitations...
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Jack Gray
/ 6 years agoThe engaged athlete
Following on from Jack Gray’s post last week, the Cambridge & Coleridge athlete talks about getting the athlete to take some ownership of their training. ...
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articles
/ 6 years agoWe need to trust the next generation
One of the driving forces behind the recent Virtual Road Relay Championships, Tonbridge AC coach Mark Hookway has British endurance and...
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Jack Gray
/ 6 years agoBound to the plan
In this two-part Fast 10 blog, Jack Gray considers whether overly prescriptive coaching, underpinned by the prevailing conceptualisation of the athlete as...
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articles
/ 6 years agoThe runner’s guide to parenting
GB distance runner Jo Wilkinson reflects on sharing her passion for athletics with her son, knowing when to support and advise...
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Comment
/ 6 years agoCoaching the individual
Last week Fast Running coach Tom Craggs spoke about how a coach cannot predict the future, so to follow up here...