More Train, Less Pain; Engineering the Adaptable Athlete S5E9: Joel Smith on Building Elastic Runners and Maintaining the Stoke
Jan 20, 2025
Joel Smith, a strength and conditioning coach and host of the Just Fly Sports Performance podcast, joins Tim to dive into the science of running performance. They discuss innovative methods to enhance endurance without extra mileage by focusing on elasticity. Joel shares insights on balancing biomechanical knowledge with fostering a love for training. The conversation also touches on innovative movement techniques, advanced isometric exercises, and the role of explosiveness in boosting running efficiency, making for an enlightening listen for athletes and coaches alike!
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Kinesthetic Learning
- Joel Smith struggled with focus in traditional academic settings, preferring kinesthetic learning.
- He learned best by physically experiencing movements and then analyzing them, like with Adarian Barr's sprint training.
Healthy Skepticism
- Healthy skepticism prevents coaches from over-relying on one system and blaming themselves for not understanding it.
- Recognizing that no system is universally applicable frees coaches to explore and adapt.
Movement is a Miracle
- The human body's ability to self-organize movement is complex and often beyond full comprehension.
- Coaches should recognize this miracle and avoid thinking they have all the answers to biomechanics.