In this DVD the main topic that holds it all together in based on anaerobic work as shared by Head Coach Marcus O’Sullivan from Villanova. You will hear about establishing a training plan for the season by working back from the big meet, including a progression of appropriate training phases that helps to establish a solid aerobic base. A variety of anaerobic workouts that help increase the VO2 max and the anaerobic capacity of the athlete are presented. The goal is to get an athlete to build lactate in order to teach them to diffuse the lactic acid. Throughout the presentation Coach O’Sullivan is sensitive to the hazards of overtraining and strategies are shared that prepare an athlete to peak for the big meet. Specific workouts for various race distances are also examined. O’Sullivan also presents information on the importance of speed development to help increase and enhance the athlete’s quickness without it becoming a detriment to the overall race performance. Order your copy from Championship Productions.com and start seeing systematic improvements with your middle distance group.
