Sprint Lab

Dec 08 2024 14 ep. 30 mins 4
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Hosted by Kieran Gillespie (@sprintscience) and Alex Rodrigues (@arod_running), we discuss the scientific principles of sprint performance.

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How specific should we make the gym?

Dec 08 2024 28 mins  
In episode 14, we talk about the weird and ridiculous side of chasing 'specificity' off-track...but also the benefits of tweaking training to meet certain useful demands.What should you REALLY be doing outside of track work?

Unlucky stories

Nov 29 2024 26 mins  
Episode 13...unlucky for some. This week we share some unfortunate stories from our time in athletics, for your entertainment.If you have any similar stories you want to submit, send us a DM at either @sprintscience or @arod_running for a chance to feature in a future episode!

Tendinopathies

Nov 22 2024 39 mins  
In this episode Alex and Kieran discuss a very common injury in sport...dreaded tendinopathies. We explore the best ways to avoid developing these, as well as the best things to do and importantly not do if you are unlucky enough to sustain one. We hope you take a lot out of this episode and get in touch with any questions. Enjoy!#athletics #trackandfield #running #sprinting #tendi

Recovery strategies

Nov 13 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we talk about recovery strategies - small and big.What are the main pillars of recovery you should prioritise? What are the added 'extras' you can use to gain an edge?Send Kieran and/or Alex a DM via Instagram if you have any follow-up questions you want us to discuss!

Weekly Periodisation

Nov 01 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of the Sprint Lab podcast, we talk about the best strategies to plan your weekly training to improve your speed. We go into detail about the sort of sessions to include, how many and how to keep training interesting to keep athletes motivated.#sprintlab #sprinttraining #speedtraining #sprinting #trackandfield

Lifting and muscle fibres

Oct 25 2024 33 mins  
As sprinters, why do we bother with the gym? What adaptations come from being less 'specific'? What changes happen within muscle fibres after this type of training?This episode covers a few different styles of programming, as well as some physiology and biomechanics chat. We hope you enjoy, and please drop us a message via Instagram if you want us to elaborate on anything further!

Global benefits of speed training

Oct 18 2024 18 mins  
In episode 8 of Sprint Lab, Kieran speaks about the benefit of speed training in a more general/global sense: for people in other sports, for people in other athletic events, and the average person.What is the point of developing maximum speed over 40-60m if you only sprint for 10m in your sport? Why should I keep training like an athlete beyond my 20s? These topics (and more) are

What if Bolt never celebrated?

Oct 13 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Alex uses his biomechanics knowledge to explore just how fast Usain Bolt could have run if he never celebrated through the line in the notorious 2008 Olympic final. It goes into some interesting detail looking at his form and 10m split times, compered to his other best races.#100m #sprinting #usainbolt #whatif #olympics

Speed Reserve

Oct 05 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of Sprint Lab we discuss the concept of building a speed reserve. This means looking at what you should consider prioritising in your training, particularly for longer sprint events like the 400m. #sprintlab #speedtraining #speedreserve #trackandfield

Isometrics

Sep 27 2024 30 mins  
In episode 5 we are talking all about isometrics. This includes what isometric contractions and exercises actually are, why we want to add them to our training and how best to do so. As always, we hope you enjoy!#sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #sportscience #strengthtraining