Lessons for athletes – Macklin Performance Consultancy

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NoobiDoobiDoo — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:45:42 +0000

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, get out of your comfort zone. Live on the edge of chaos, this is where the magic happens!!!
Athletes should: Train hard but not too hard, Use technology but don’t rely on it, Listen to their bodies’ feedback its rarely wrong, Not always about doing more things right but doing less things wrong, Have variety in their training!!!
Adaptability is key for athletes (Ability to adapt to any situation during training/racing and cultivate this by keeping yourself uncomfortable at times during training)
Self-reflection key for both athletes to foster learning and make improvements going forward. Reflect on your lifestyle choices, your training/racing, your motivation/drive etc and make changes where needed.
If as an athlete you are not responding positively to a certain type of training, then change it. All athletes have different physiological and psychological make ups, so different types of training works for some and not for others.

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Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, get out of your comfort zone. Live on the edge of chaos, this is where the magic happens!!!
Athletes should: Train hard but not too hard, Use technology but don’t rely on it, Listen to their bodies’ feedback its rarely wrong, Not always about doing more things right but doing less things wrong, Have variety in their training!!!
Adaptability is key for athletes (Ability to adapt to any situation during training/racing and cultivate this by keeping yourself uncomfortable at times during training)
Self-reflection key for both athletes to foster learning and make improvements going forward. Reflect on your lifestyle choices, your training/racing, your motivation/drive etc and make changes where needed.
If as an athlete you are not responding positively to a certain type of training, then change it. All athletes have different physiological and psychological make ups, so different types of training works for some and not for others.

Altitude thoughts for the age group athlete

NoobiDoobiDoo — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:14:56 +0000

A block of altitude training can be beneficial for “most” athletes/triathletes
Think about the “why” for the camp and what you wish to achieve
To gain benefits from exposure to altitude you need to be aerobically fit, ensure blood work is in a positive place and be healthy & injury free
We can all respond to a suitable altitude (1600-2500m) if the training prescribed matches our current fitness & altitude location (height, hilly etc)
Monitor each day your resting HR, HRV and SPO2 levels and how your body feels in general and make decisions accordingly
Sleep may be disrupted in the first few days but should improve after this point
Ensure you hydrate well with electrolytes as well as water and eat, eat, eat to fuel the work being done
Have a plan in place for the training structure for the camp and a firm rationale around each day but make changes as you go
Maintain strength work in gym and “alactic” speed work throughout the camp
Runners don’t be afraid to use a walk/run protocol especially in the first week
Get the first week at altitude right in terms of training volume & intensity. What happens in this week sets up the rest of the camp
Take advantage of the new surroundings, the lower stress environment and extra time to recover
Soak up the psychological benefits of being in a new training location often surrounded my incredible beauty
If in doubt start at a lower altitude such as St Moritz or Font Romeu, before progressing to higher locations
Be smart, each day is important at altitude and the aim is to get a solid consistent block of work done and return home healthy & injury free
The camp is not the end of your season! The work continues when you return home. The aim is to gain some nice physiological adaptations and motivation, return home and continue on the path of consistency!

Lessons Learned from a Coaching Career Applicable to Athletes

NoobiDoobiDoo — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:19:29 +0000

Attitude- It’s about being organised & prepared, punctual, displaying positive body language, resilience, belief, work ethic and bringing your best self to each and every day.
It’s all about relationships – Athletes connect with your coach, be open & honest, show them a great work ethic, commit to the plan and watch the benefits ten fold
Enjoy what you do!!! It is sport and the central tenant to success is enjoying it, being passionate and loving what you do, which is running.
Success in endurance sport is reliant on patience, consistency in training/racing and staying injury/illness free. Do everything you can to make these things happen.
Athletes must be prepared for doing the basics right over & over again and enduring the mundane for long periods of time. Sometimes improvement as an endurance runner is not sexy, having the ability to endure the mundane and the repetitive nature of running is fundamental to long term success.
Athletes must be accountable for the training/race performances also and especially for their lifestyle choices (Accountability is like rain, we need it but nobody likes getting wet). Normalize Excellence and bring your best self to each and every day.
Don’t be afraid to fail, this is where we learn. Sometimes a poor workout or race is not always a negative; this is where we learn and what keeps us grounded. It provides a platform to get better at what we do.
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, get out of your comfort zone. Live on the edge of chaos, this is where the magic happens!!!
Athletes should: Train hard but not too hard, Use technology but don’t rely on it, Listen to their bodies’ feedback its rarely wrong, Not always about doing more things right but doing less things wrong, Have variety in their training!!!
Adaptability is key for athletes (Ability to adapt to any situation during training/racing and cultivate this by keeping yourself uncomfortable at times during training)
Self-reflection key for both athletes to foster learning and make improvements going forward. Reflect on your lifestyle choices, your training/racing, your motivation/drive etc and make changes where needed.
If as an athlete you are not responding positively to a certain type of training, then change it. All athletes have different physiological and psychological make ups, so different types of training works for some and not for others.
Do not neglect the foundations of athletic development at a young age i.e Stability, mobility, Balance, Coordination, Agility, Speed, Strength, Skill of running, quality of movement etc. This will put you in a better place to handle a certain amount of volume & intensity at a later stage.
Athletes there are no short cuts. There will be many road blocks and highs & lows along the journey but if you are willing to continue on the road to be the best you can be, there are big performances always around the corner with the right dedication and hard work.
Belief- Athletes believe in yourself, believe in the plan you have set, believe in your coach, and believe that anything is possible with the right mind-set. Take risks and go all in!!!