In track and field there exists a substantial number of events requiring intensive conditioning for the utmost proficiency in power/endurance and technique. More specifically, in the short distance track events (100-400 meters), the athletes that excel in these events in the olympics are considered almost superhuman with their ability to reach such high speeds. Therefore it is quite evident as to why I was drawn to the short distance track events. When I first started attending track practice I participated in various events such as long jump, javelin throw, and the short distance sprinting practices. I even participated in the long distance practices to see if I could demonstrate good cardiovascular conditioning. That failed miserably. It became evident that I was not very talented at the throwing, jumping or long distance events and my track coach observed this. She suggested I stick to the sprinting events and focus on training my naturally advanced fast twitch muscle fibers which were responsible for quick, explosive movements. I came to understand that I should take advantage of my natural talent, but in order to be a sprinter it required more than merely inherent talent.
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For instance I learned different techniques such as bounding, an exaggerated and explosive training method which is important when it comes to increasing stride length. I also learned another technique called, “cheek to cheek,” wherein a runner keeps their elbows at ninety degrees, and runs while bringing their hands back to their glutes and up to their cheeks. This sprinting technique is a necessity for running efficiency. Without these running techniques such as stride length and arm movement I would not have had developed the proper running form required in order to implement effective
Endurance running is a rewarding experience that puts to test an athlete’s courage, perseverance and determination. It is a marvelous wonder how the human body, with the proper conditioning and mental focus, could achieve such tasking running distance. Elite runners complete the marathon course in just over 2 hours, while the average runner completes it in about 4.5 hours. It’s difficult to comprehend how someone could run, consistently, for 4.5 hours.The actual marathon is simply a formality as the journey starts the day training begins. The outcome, the day of the marathon, is dependent on how successful the training program was executed. Long distance runners are the biggest advocates of the sport, always convincing others to jump on the training wagon. However, some runners, while they refuse to admit it, ponder if the effects of long distance running could be doing more damage than good. It is true that long distance running is potentially dangerous to the heart; however, research suggests that physician examination, as well as proper mechanics and posture during the training phase would ensure an enjoyable journey towards reaching an endurance goal injury free and would even benefit the heart in the long run.
I signed up to run track in the spring and went to summer conditioning for cross country. That’s when my coaches, teammates, and myself noticed that my running has improved significantly from when I first started. I knew that I had to work hard my senior year to achieve my goals for running. Running is a mental sport. The workouts I had to do were brutally painful and I had stay positive throughout the run because I know the training I had to do will help me during a race.
Perseverance, dedication, and discipline, these are the qualities that have been instilled in me throughout my training. My sport requires failing repeatedly until consistency is found in perfection. Therefore, perseverance proved crucial as I attempted skill progressions and difficult routines. Dedication was essential whenever I watched others miss practice for social events. I didn’t recognize the immediate benefits of my deep rooted commitment until months and years later; now I have applied this devotion to every aspect of my life.
What is excellence? Is it perfection, a goal, a feeling, a gift? To some athletes, it is an everyday challenge that comes easy; to others it might not be so easy. Whether it holds a psychological meaning or it’s just another goal to set, it shows a persons attitude and dedication towards a sport. To what extremes will people actually go to reach excellence? Some athletes strive so hard that they will try almost anything to reach their peak of excellence, the extremes that some go through to reach that peak may be either a safe or dangerous road to travel.
In this paper I will be looking at an article called The Over Training Syndrome, which was written in 1994. I will be comparing the information in the article with the content from the week 6 Qualifying Sports Training lecture. This will be done by directly quoting the article, then the lecture and having a short discussion on the quoted point. The four areas of comparison will be; the definition of overtraining, the cause of overtraining, the effects of over training, and the recovery time from overtraining. The goal of this paper is to discuss the advancement in knowledge over the last twenty years in these four points on overtraining.
Cool running’s is a 1993 American sports filmed based on the true story of the Jamaica national bobsled teams and their debut in the bobsled competing that took place at the 1988 winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta Canada. This movie puts quite a few sport psychology qualities such as motivation, determination, leadership, imagery and goal setting. The movie showcases how an underdog Jamaican team who lives In a constant summer can compete in a winter sport due to the fact that they never gave up and used every resource they had available to them including sport physiology. Throughout this summery I will talk about the certain aspects of sport psychology and how the movie shed light on them.
Endurance needs to be tested in the athlete as the athlete is active for large periods of time. This includes the constant treading throughout the game, the swimming and generally not stopping at
The improvement in fitness, as a result of threshold training, that a 100m sprinter would experience would improve their performance in a race.
Creative new training methods, developed by coaches, athletes and sport scientists, are aimed to help improve the quality and quantity of athletic training ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). However, these methods have encountered a consistent set of barriers including overtraining ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). Due to these barriers, the need for physical and mental recovery in athletics brought an increasing attention in practice and in research ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1).
Short course sprinting is a good idea. This is where you need speed. Long course concentrates on endurance. Strength is important in all three sports. In hockey and football you need to use muscles to apply force to overcome resistance.
It is amazing to watch how most athletes perform at their peak and continue to produce and set record-breaking performances. What drives them to these high levels of motivation and productivity? They may come from various influences and source of motivation and these similar sources can also energize certain individuals affect behavior and arouse their drive.
Within my coaching sessions, I take the time to set up cones in different areas. This can organise a routine for the participants, which consists of them running in different areas. This can prompt them to practice their agility by making sharp turns in addition to moving in different directions with short notice. Sekulic, et.al (2013) also describes the improvements of speed and balance which should evidently improve the agility of the performer. It could be argued that if all performers were exposed to fundamental training it may prevent fewer injuries, and prepare the participant for using these skills in other avenues of life.
Everybody has at least sprinted a short distance on a track or have run at least a lap on a track for a period of time. Many people that have play sports have experienced sprinting or long distance running. Some sports like basketball, baseball, football and sprinting event in track require short burst of speed. While sports like cross country or some events for track and field require endurance for these events. In the Olympics for example there are many differences between sprinters and long distance runners. These differences include physical differences, motion, and different workout plans between sprinters and long distance runners.
Athletes should be trained in ways that will elicit functional performance specific to their sport. GAS Principle and Law of Use/Disuse – A proper frequency of training between bouts of exercise must be followed to develop physically. The body will adapt to training and begin to recover quickly, and as such the training plan must be periodized to compensate for this.
Athletes today frequently take advantage of mental training programs. Each athletes preparation must include a full integration of the psychological aspect in order to accomplish maximum achievement,” (Blumenstein 116). Some have implied that mental train...