What gives? GPP or SPP?

Charlie_Francis · October 10, 2009, 2:42pm

Thanks for the reply Charlie.

My last season was partial after an operation at Xmas, so I should think I need the full GPP. I’m also looking for a big improvement this year (my first year CFTS). Also, I figured that the SPP accumulation would be less important for me as I’m aiming 60m and some Long Jump only indoors. So SE, and Hypertrophy (LJ) are not as important. And the shorter the distance, the smaller cycles can be used I believe. GPP itself also acts as accumulation I suppose.

However, the fact that some other good meets fall after the 15 weeks means that keeping a 12 week SPP would allow me to compete better at these meets, but sacrificing form for the first Championships on week 11. I suspect I’ll use the 10-day taper only once, for the UK championships (week 14 or 15).

Following the weights lectures I would stagger the MS lifts as suggested to try and maintain a longer peak… really prolong the bench…

Sounds like you’ve figured out the best approach in your circumstance.