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Eighth Lane Endurance

Episode 10 - Braden Goimarac - Olympic Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mar 7, 2024
Braden Goimarac, a strength and conditioning coach at BYU with a master's in Sports Performance, shares his insights alongside Olympians Clayton Young and Connor Mantz. They explore tailored strength strategies for endurance athletes, emphasizing the Dynamic Strength Index's role in optimizing performance. The discussion highlights the importance of plyometrics and varied strength workouts to enhance durability and prevent injuries. As they dissect the balance between training and life, the conversation advocates for smart, intuitive training approaches for peak athletic success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Braden Goimarac emphasizes the importance of balancing strength training with endurance running to optimize athletic performance and prevent injuries.
  • Utilizing the Dynamic Strength Index allows Braden to customize training regimens based on individual athlete needs, enhancing their explosive capabilities.

Deep dives

Introduction to Braden Gomerick's Coaching Background

Braden Gomerick, a strength and conditioning coach at BYU, specializes in track and field, focusing on distance groups and working with professional athletes who have progressed through the university's program. His journey began with an internship at BYU during his college years, which solidified his desire to return to the institution. Gomerick emphasizes his role as supporting the natural talent of the athletes he trains, noting that his contributions are a small part of their overall success, yet he appreciates the family-oriented culture at BYU, allowing him to maintain work-life balance.

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