CFTS: GPP, SPP, Comp

[pierrejean]

@gymrob

1.What is the actual role of GPP? To raise work capacity and bring about structural changes so specific work in the SPP can be better tolerated? I was wondering how this work actually benefits specific work if adaptations are not specifc to the event? Or is it an indirect effect e.g hypertrophy and tendon strengtherning better prepare the athlete for high intensity work?

Option 1 is to restric yourself to run 100m or any competition movement in time and distance in order to be specific.
Option 2 is to gradually prepare and get ready to the competition time and distance. This includes non-specitfic items which develop ancillary abilities as well as compensation tools, and specific work in a modified way (lower intensity with shorter or longer distances) in order to increase work capacity.

@gymrob

2. Does the work done in the GPP continue into the SPP but in maintenance volume?

All the exercices/items can be maintained but emphasis vary throughout the season.

@gymrob

3. Is the 3/1 schedule used year round and just describe 3 weeks intensification followed by 1 week unload? And does this apply to all aspects whether sprints, med balls, weights?

3/1 means 3 weeks intensification and 1 unload, and you will have visual example with the graphs (vancouver’03?)

@gymrob

4. When is the accumulation/intensification microcycle alternating used? And is this just used with weights?

I don’t understand your question, can you rephrase it?

@gymrob

5. With L-S, I take it you start with long distances in the GPP and gradually get shorter into the SPP? If so are gains experienced at the beginning of the GPP (SE) maintained all the way to comp? With S-L when you run the longer distances you are training the short distances before you reach the end distance which is why this confuses me.

With S-L, the longer distances are done at <75% pace (tempo work), while the short distance are sprints, which eventually get longer and are called speed endurance; tempo work is maintained all through and pace remains <75%.