Interesting by Craig Mottrams coach

I read an interview with Craig Mottrams coach, Nick Bideau, in Athletics Weekly the other day and he made some very intersting remarks. We are now in late November and he remarked that “Craig is not in racing shape but still in good form” and that…

 

The need for speed…

I had an interesting discussion today with one of the people working for/with the federation today concerning long distance running and speed/weight training.

Interesting because both of us agreed that speed will always be a limiting factor…

 

Snow, snow, snow!

It has just started snowing here in Oslo now. I had just finished up my run, thinking how great running conditions were now before it started.

So now, I guess it is down to Frognerkilen tomorrow for the intervall trainings :) Especially as…

 

Interesting on exercise physiology

I have been doing some reading (and re-reading :) ) on physiology around running/performance lately, just to keep myself updated.

Of my particular interest is the theories of the Noakes and Hill. A model they have named the Central Governor…

 

Some reflections

I have slowly started the planning for the coming year.

After this season I needed some time, just to get recovered mentally and physically before starting the buildup in training. First I started progressing the workouts and now it is time…

 

Back from Hareid:)

I am back in Oslo again after this weekends gathering in Hareid.

We travelled up there on Friday and stayed until Sunday. During the weekend, I had a lecture on my training philosophy plus a slide show with pictures from Kenya and Bolivia…