I am thinking of going back in to No holds barred freestyle fighting if this season doesnt work out. Just a thought though.:karate:
Not much to report. I warmed up fine today, and actually managed to do one accell to about 50m. My hammy felt better than it has, not quite there yet though. On an even more positive note, my 16 year old male athlete is doing a 7 day taper, with him running 80m @ 95% today, and unfortunately, he ran ata bout 105% of what he has ever run before. I am not sure how this will effect him. He was more relaxed than I have ever seen and was almost amazing to watch. 16 years old and ran 80m in 8.22seconds hand time. Wow! He ran 10.63 hand time on Friday, and 8.81 seconds for the 80m on Monday. I am still at a loss for words. I have never seen his turnover so strong and at the same time relaxed. He has far surpassed me now in speed.
Here are some workout options. They are not written in stone and I often modify them the day of training for my athletes.
Hey Herb what competitions have you competed in?Have you ever competed in any grappler or Ju-Jitsu type tournaments?My teacher at the Ju-Jitsu school I go to fights no holds barred,Guy is really good.
I have fought in Boxing, Karate and NHB. NHB is by far the most fun. I am serioulsy considering going back into NHB full time. I will still coach track, but no longer peruse my Olympic goal. Lets face it…some of us weren’t born to sprint.
I am still going to do all I can to make Nationals. If I don’t that will be a sign to me to go back into fighting. Applying Charlie’s principles to NHB will be a fun and exciting endeavour.
I just got word that my 16 year old athlete ran 10.98 seconds in the BC high school chmpionship heats. 2nd overall (10.97 first), and he slipped out of the blocks or had a bad start or something. His first time under 11seconds. Yay. I am such a good coach. haha.
My 16 year old won the 200m for BC Highschools, and 2nd by 0.01sec in the 100m. Wow! He has got 2 more years to go with highschool.
good job herb,best of luck to your athlete:clap:
This Track journal of mine is officially closed. Check out my new fight training journal starting soon.
Well, it has been over 10 years since I made avow to not each Chocolate until I broke the world record or won the olympic gold, but seeing as how I am retired, I am going to eat some chocolate. All these years!!! I don’t know if I will even be able to eat it.
Originally posted by Herb
I am thinking of going back in to No holds barred freestyle fighting if this season doesnt work out. Just a thought though.:karate:
I would tell you not to fight and ruin your good looks; but, in your case, it might improve your looks. Ya got nothing to worry about, Herb Van Damme :P:devil:
I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it…people like me! I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it…people like me! I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it…people like me! I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it…people like me! 
:):D:D:)
Herb, is that picture under your name actually you?
That picture is me.