Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225
Mar 16, 2020
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Renowned running coach Bobby McGee shares insights on running form and training, emphasizing the importance of mechanics, skill work, and sports psychology for triathletes. Topics include optimizing form, personalized training approaches, run-walk strategies, and managing intensity for peak performance.
Visual feedback is crucial for improving running form, focusing on exaggerated movements for effective change.
Tailoring form improvements based on individual characteristics like body type and mobility can optimize efficiency and prevent injuries.
Incorporating drills and cues, like Velcro runs and paw drills, can refine running mechanics and enhance performance.
Deep dives
Changing Running Form: Mechanics and Movement
Experienced running coach, Bobbi Mackey, emphasizes the importance of not relying on how you feel but instead using visual feedback to assess running form effectively. He highlights the significance of exaggerating movements to create change successfully, especially in organic activities like running.
Individualizing Running Form for Optimal Performance
Bobbi stresses the value of tailoring running form improvements based on an athlete's unique characteristics such as body type, functional mobility, and sport background. By addressing factors like range of motion, bone density, and muscle imbalances, runners can optimize their form to enhance efficiency and prevent injuries.
Implementing Drills and Dynamic Movements for Form Optimization
Bobbi recommends incorporating drills, dynamic mobility exercises, and specific cues to refine running form. By using drills like Velcro run to enhance body connection and techniques such as paw drills to improve balance and posture, runners can gradually enhance their running mechanics for better performance and efficiency.
The Importance of Individualized Run Volume in Triathlon Training
Triathlon training emphasizes the necessity of tailoring run volume to individual athletes rather than adhering to generic mileage guidelines. The podcast highlights how different body types and metabolic functions require personalized approaches to running volume. For instance, larger athletes benefit more from power and strength work, while smaller individuals can handle higher running volumes without compromising overall training quality. The discussion debunks the myth that volume should directly match the race distance, emphasizing the need for customized training plans.
Incorporating Intensity and Quality Runs in Triathlon Training
Integrating intensity and quality runs in triathlon training involves assessing each athlete's specific needs and goals. The podcast stresses the importance of tailoring workouts to meet competition demands efficiently. It discusses various intensity factors, such as tempo and threshold runs, highlighting the significance of understanding the purpose of each workout. By focusing on individual athlete characteristics and adapting workout intensities accordingly, coaches can optimize training plans for enhanced performance.
Bobby McGee is a running coach with more than three decades experience of coaching elite and recreational runners and triathletes. He is renowned for his ability to help athletes find their optimal running form. In addition to running, Bobby is also a wealth of knowledge in sports psychology.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The most important aspects of running form
-The ins and outs of changing or improving your running form
-How to incorporate skill and technique work in your run training
-Programming aspects of running for triathletes (volume, intensity, workout types and more...)
-The most important aspects of sports psychology and how to get on top of your mental game
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