Congratulations on your progress! You are AWESOME and you are FAST! We’ve worked through tons of gait mechanics and the secrets of acceleration and max velocity. You’ve run the 100, 200, and 400 meters. Now we are pushing your speed endurance out to the final distance of the speed block…the 800 meters. We’ve got two track sessions, one field session,…
Here we go! Yet another week of getting fit and moving FAST! We are continuing to mix up track, field, gym, and water training options. Every session has the opportunity to activate your beast and then propel it (or an implement) with max velocity. Keeping things interesting for the local peeps. Daddy has some surprises! Let’s just say whenever you…
It’s August and summer is flying FAST! Just like you have been running. Many congratulations on your excellent input (participation and work) and output (friggin’ realtime results)! As we complete the Speed Block with month 2, we are going to be having some unique workout options. Because it’s summer vacation time for all of us, I want to make sure…
Here we go with another great week in speed training. You are doing great! As you are both discovering and exemplifying, speed is as much a mindset as it is a physical performance capacity. We progressively ramp up and activate our bodies to get into the speed zone. And then we concentrate on doing just a few things intensely. Good…
Isn’t speed exhilarating! You’re doing great and I hope you are having fun with our speed focus. In fact, focus is what this is all about. Right now we are not concerned about doing lots of volume or learning new exercises. We are concentrating on refining our fitness and getting better at what we are doing…which is going FAST. We’re…
Coach Lee Taft returns to the show. Today, Lee and I discuss the concept of speed training made simple. Lee defines speed and its value for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. We cover common misconceptions about speed, and offer a number of suggestions and tips to help you to safely and effectively incorporate more speed into your training…
Oh yes, you are phenomenal and so is this week’s training. We’re easing into our Speed Block of training, and readying our tissues to be elastic and lightning-fast. Speed is as much a mindset as it is a reality. Don’t worry about your times just yet. Simply think about what is fast for YOU, and steep yourself in the richness…
Training the elastic athlete is an art form. When an athlete possesses high potential for speed and agility, there are specific considerations for optimal training. In this episode, PK & I discuss some of the traits and training principles for elastic athletes which are featured in my book, AnimalFIT. I think you’ll find this discussion quite useful in both understanding…
Or…to add to the title, today’s topic is not only to look younger than the number on your driver’s license — but to feel and perform that way as well. Our goal is (or should be) to make our physiological age a lower number than our chronological age. It all comes down to one key point. Youthful vitality is exemplified…
How much should you be able to sprint, jog, or walk? The answer may surprise you and it lies in this exciting episode of the Pod. Thanks for listening and you are Awesome! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport…
Coach Lee Taft joins me on today’s show to have a great discussion about speed and agility training, athletic development and retention, and health and longevity. In this outstanding episode, the Speed Guy covers: How Lee moved through the journey of being a coach and physical education teacher to becoming a world-renowned consultant in the field. Why speed, agility, and…
