261: How to Write Training Part 2: Nuance, making adjustments and tweaks
The Art of Coaching: Insights on Adjusting and Perfecting Training Plans
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus share their perspectives on the importance of knowing how to make adjustments and tweaks to training plans, especially during different phases of a season. They reflect on the excitement of the NCAA Cross Country Championships and discuss how the introduction of international athletes, particularly from East Africa, is changing NCAA dynamics. They dive deep into how to interpret workouts, using key sessions as indicators of progress or need for adjustment and explain how to maintain a balance between physiological building and race-specific mastery. This episode is packed with examples from renowned coaches and provides insights into making training plans adaptable and effective.
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00:00 Introduction and NCAA Cross Country Excitement
02:52 Impact of International Athletes on NCAA
05:40 Adapting to New NCAA Regulations
08:44 The Importance of Training Adjustments
12:18 Winning Workouts and Handling Load
20:09 Physiological vs. Mathematical Training Goals
26:11 Adjusting Workouts During the Mastery Phase
27:14 The Importance of Fatigue in Training
29:26 Balancing Insult and Embarrassment in Training
31:26 The Role of Time Trials and Standard Workouts
37:32 Structuring Two-Week Training Cycles
47:15 The Art of Balancing Training Ingredients
48:57 Handling Imperfect Training Days
52:11 Concluding Thoughts on Training Adjustments
