Category: Speed Training
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Abbey Stadium Track Athletics Meet (Redditch)
I thought I’d offer you a glimpse into the competition experience of a Masters sprinter from Bromsgrove. Yes that’s sprinting as in very fast running! I’m conscious that you often hear about the sport of running as if it can only mean training for marathons, or at least a 5k. I was one of those…
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Kids’ Fitness – Playful Training For Strength & Confidence
I’ve done fitness training with a lot of kids over the years, and I thought I’d try to summarise some key points from my experience. From the outset, certain essentials must always be kept in mind. You need ongoing risk assessment of the location you are using, equipment used, and the particular characteristics or group…
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Rugby Speed Training For Kids
I’m writing this based on my experience of training kids for speed, as part of my PT work. I’ve worked with all ages, but the kids I’ve trained specifically for rugby have been 9-12 years old. So this article applies to that age range – give or take a couple of years depending on the…