The Sunday, May 3rd  presentation will cover the Why, When and How of Endurance Training.  This will be important basic knowledge of endurance training physiology for the high school endurance sports athlete:  xc skiers, runners, cyclists, triathletes.   We’ll cover topics like physiological, adaptation, periodization, Max VO2, lactate threshold, and special considerations for young endurance athletes.

Head Coach of Go! Training and Director of Athlete Development for the US Biathlon Team

Theory and Practical Application of Endurance Training

• Basics of Endurance Training Physiology
• Periodization, Training Zones, and Long term planning
• Focus will be on cycling, but applicable to all endurance sports: running, XC skiing, triathlon
• Lactate profile and lactate threshold discussion
• Demonstration of lactate testing protocol
• Base preparation, Interval training, and peaking

Piotr Bednarski
Go! Training – Endurance Training Service

 March 31- June 2.  Tuesday and Friday mornings, 6:50am-8:45am.

 

Join Go Training for some challenging spring strength training.  This is an excellent time of year to build strength as you prepare for the higher volume of the summer.

All session will begin at 6:50am with a 10 min run and warm up exercises (outside, so come prepared with appropriate clothes).  We will use a variety of free weights, machines, and body weights. We will work on general strength, as well as injury prevention around the knee, ankle and shoulder.  Core exercises will feature prominently in our training.   All athletes will receive a copy of a 10 week strength plan. 

 

When: Meeting Tuesdays and Friday morning from 6:50am-8:45am

 

Where:  Los Campeones Gym, 2721 E. Franklin Ave, Mpls, 55406, 612/333-8181.  Take Riverside, 25th Ave exit off Hywy 94.  Go south to Franklin and the gym is on the corner of 28th Ave and Franklin St.

 

How much:  You need to purchase two months of membership at Los Campeoneos at $35 per month (bring check to the gym). Please come a few minutes early so you have time to sign up.  Cost for Go Training Spring session $125 (registration below).

 

Who:  This class is designed for endurance athletes looking to improve power and prevent injury.  If you are currently injured, or have sigificant lower back issues, this may not be a good group for you.  Please call Piotr at 952/237-0765

 

Registration: Bring the form and checks to class. 

 

What to bring to class:  bring running gear for outside warm up and cool down.   Clipboard and pencil for recording.  Waterbottle, dry clothes, and post training snack for after training.  Showers and towels are available at Los Campeones at no additional cost.

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