Hill training is a great way of building strength, endurance and cardio vascular power. But why is this so important for an athlete and why do we ask athletes to consider this I their training plan with the Beagles.
At a glance Olivia Forrest won her age group and was second overall in the 1500m at the BFTTA open at the Jim Peters Stadium in Dagenham, with a new PB under 5 minutes. Libbie Gordon (U11) made her Beagles debut, running 11.74 in the 75M and 25.39 in the 150M, in her first UKA…
Hill training is a great way of building strength, endurance and cardio vascular power. But why is this so important for an athlete and why do we ask athletes to consider this I their training plan with the Beagles.
With my endurance athletes, particularly U23 and seniors, I am frequently asked about Lactate based training. Whilst for coaches, this is nothing new, the popularity of wearable devices has certainly socialised the term to the extent it is now commonly used although not necessarily well understood!
Easter is a busy time for athletes interested in competition. In our area, the Beagles have access to some great events such as the Watford Open and the Havering AC Spring event. At a glance So… we may have only been going a short time but some of our athletes are already recording amazing results….
As we enter the warmer weather, it’s helpful to remind athletes of the importance of good hydration and nutrition. Eating in plenty of time ahead of training and where appropriate, completion is critical. However, as there are many such resources available on the internet, this article by RaceUltras specifically explores Ultra distance events and the…
If you’re a Garmin watch user and a fan of parkrun (ok… I’m not looking at you lot in the sprint group although it won’t do you any harm!), then you should check out this free watch face in Garmin Connect. Key takeaways You can enter your parkrun and emergency contact details and select this…
Ok… so the title may be slightly misleading as this post is about Hot and Cold therapy for injured athletes. Key takeaways INTRODUCTION I recently discovered I had a repeat incidence of an injury I previously suffered from – a sacroiliac joint injury in my lower back. After some time off attempting to rest this,…
Our Head of Coaching discusses the basics behind the US collegiate system in the first of a series on securing a US Sports Scholarships. Key takeaways Some of you will know that I am the Head of Athletics for US Sports Scholarships. My focus here is to help athletes to secure either fully or part…
Our Performance Academy is readying itself for a busy training and competition season. Details of training dates will be posted here.
Watford Open competitions this year will be signposted here. Where possible, we’ll provide links to the entry page.