Periodization models and philosophies of 3 different successful coaches

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@syrus2001

More info for coach #3

The extensive tempo is broken in to reps of 70-100m with 3-4 reps per set and a limited recovery in between 1-2 minutes.

The speed endurance is done as repeat 200m with a given rest interval.

The special endurance is done in split runs of 4x70m with 30-60 seconds break between reps. In sets of 2-3.

I have no idea what his scheme for intensity is with the percentages. I see his athletes training every day and they pretty much run them anywhere between 85-95% speed. The 200’s are typically done at 28-30s, the hills are done at a fairly fast pace and the 70’s are run typically at 95%.

His methods are definitely structured but I don’t understand much of his reasoning. The one thing that I notice with his athletes are their ability to generate and use lactic acid. Although their top speeds dont change much throughout the year, the large chunk of speed work they do is competitive races at lower distances.

As for weights, he uses mostly bodybuilding schemes for squats, leg curls and lunges. Lifts twice a week and reps will vary from 10-6 from cycle to cycle.

Thanks for the detailed response. You’ve really filled in most of the blanks for me, though I’m still a bit baffled by the %'s.

I had figured that the dynamic weights were done on a different day. Apparently this is incorrect?

The hills/ExT mix is still intriguing.

Are most of these sessions done indoors?