What does it really take to build a championship distance program — and are miles enough? In this episode, I sit down with Andy Dirks, head cross country coach at Plainfield North, fresh off a state championship, to break down how he develops complete athletes, not just distance runners. We explore the parallels between distance training and speed development, including: Why sprinting still matters for distance athletesHow strength training fits into a championship XC programMoving beyond “ju...
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What does it really take to build a championship distance program — and are miles enough? In this episode, I sit down with Andy Dirks, head cross country coach at Plainfield North, fresh off a state championship, to break down how he develops complete athletes, not just distance runners. We explore the parallels between distance training and speed development, including: Why sprinting still matters for distance athletesHow strength training fits into a championship XC programMoving beyond “ju...
EP9: Improving Speed & Athleticism Thru Sprint Mechanics with David Weck
Feed the Cats Podcast
53 minutes
5 months ago
EP9: Improving Speed & Athleticism Thru Sprint Mechanics with David Weck
In this episode, I sit down with David Weck, founder of The Weck Method and inventor of the world-famous BOSU Ball, to dive deep into sprint mechanics, speed development, and athletic performance. David shares his approach to movement and speed training, including: - Head Over Foot positioning - The Spinal Engine - Coiling mechanics for power and efficiency - How tools like Rope Flow, ProPulsers, and Weighted Vests enhance athletic performance Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someon...
Feed the Cats Podcast
What does it really take to build a championship distance program — and are miles enough? In this episode, I sit down with Andy Dirks, head cross country coach at Plainfield North, fresh off a state championship, to break down how he develops complete athletes, not just distance runners. We explore the parallels between distance training and speed development, including: Why sprinting still matters for distance athletesHow strength training fits into a championship XC programMoving beyond “ju...
