Sprint Lab

Jan 24 2025 17 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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Q&A #1

Jan 24 2025 31 mins

After a break from recording over Christmas and early January, we are back!Here we discuss: cross-country and aerobic training benefits & drawbacks, French contrast training in the weight room, and more.Got a topic you want covered? Send us a DM via Instagram (@sprintscience or @arod_running)

"Success Breeds Motivation"

Dec 20 2024 27 mins

In this episode, we discuss the quote "Success Breeds Motivation". With the time of year in mind, motivation may be lacking in some. Popular social media influences is having certain effects on people but not necessarily breeding success, so we discuss a misconception related to motivation to hopefully help you continue to build.P.S. Happy Christmas!#SprintLab #sprintmotivation #sp

Keys to great coach - athlete relationships

Dec 13 2024 32 mins

In this episode, we look at what makes a great coach - athlete relationship. Looking at what sort of facets influence a great bond between coach and athlete can be so important for determining success, so we look at what sort of things you need to consider to maintain such a relationship.Kieran also shines his own experiences as a coach himself on this, talking about the best athle

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