Training Like An Olympic Runner

Training Like an Olympic Runner is a 32-week course designed to enhance physical fitness through detailed running techniques and training theory, including dynamic warm-ups, sprint techniques, and strength training. Featuring demonstrations by professional athletes and Olympic coaches, the course provides valuable insights into improving performance and includes quizzes and assessments to engage both students and parents.

Unit 1: Foundations of Movement:
Build your active, dynamic warm-up step-by-step.

Core Activation
Open vs. Closed Chain Exercises
Dynamic Mobility & Coordination
Stability & Balance
Build-Ups & Transient Movements.
Regeneration
Specificity
Recap & Warm-Up Research

Unit 2: Sprinting Mechanics:
Master the form and flow of sprinting at Maximum Velocity

What Is Maximum Velocity?
Accelerated Thigh Drill
Step-Over Run Drill
Negative Foot Speed Drill
Fast Leg Drill (Rhythmic)
Pure Acceleration
Transition
Sprint Starts (Lesson Only)

Unit 3: Velocity-Based Training: 
Train like an Olympian with explosive, measurable movement

What Is Velocity-Based Training?
Standing Long Jump
B.L.F. – Between-the-Legs Forward Throw
O.H.B. – Overhead Backwards Throw
Side Hip Toss (Left/Right)
Step Lunge Throw
Bounding
Single Leg Bound

Unit 4: Performance Science
Understand the “why” behind your training with world-class coaches

Overview of Training Structure
Understanding Stimulus
Adaptation & Acclimation
Periodization
Aerobic Energy System
Neuromuscular Energy System
Rest & Recovery
Performance & Pacing Parameters

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