does S-L from vancouver series fits with vertical integration graph?

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@TopCat

Hence CF’s suggestion of doing fitness work… i presume. Great point Nik.

This is true, but EFE / FEF is pretty important for patterning proper technique at maximum speed, is it not? I don’t have to do a ton of it, but I suspect it should be present, yes?

Can anyone give me some examples of what would qualify as a general fitness workout?

I’ve always worked Short to Long in the past, but as a taller masters guy who probably has a more limited ability to take CNS stress than most, I am interested in trying a mixed program.

The other problem was that I didn’t plan ahead properly last year! So having these discussions prior to the start of the season rather than in the middle of it is terrific.

@TopCat

Think about all the differences here. Assuming a high level athlete who can accelerate say 40m before hitting top speed.

3x4x50m = 480m Acceleration, 120m upright. Highest top speed = 11m/s

3x200m = 120m acceleration, 480m upright.
Highest top speed = 10.5m/s (because you are accelerating on a bend)

That’s a totally different training impact just from the types of muscle groups you are using let alone from a metabolic or neural perspective or even then from a technical perspective (200m practices running on a bend and under fatigue at the end, 50m practices acceleration and reaching top speed).

Thank you! I never would have thought of that if you hadn’t pointed it out. That is totally different all right! :o

Thanks for your comments, keep them coming!

T