“Just Sleds” month was a success, despite some setbacks. Yesterday I ran through some testing to see where I am, and was pleasantly surprised. I matched my best split snatch and my best power clean (though I admit that I did do a couple of technique sessions during the month just so I didn’t lose… Continue reading Test Results: Just Sleds
Picking the Perfect Sled
Sleds are arguably the most functional piece of fitness equipment out there. But there are a number of different types of sleds and you can spend a lot – or almost nothing – to get a sled that works for you. There are several considerations when buying a sled: Cost Where you will use it… Continue reading Picking the Perfect Sled
May is “Just Sleds” Month
So I am running an experiment this month in just using sleds. I have had excellent results using sleds with a variety of athletes and teams. And I have said in the past that if I could only use one “tool” it would be a sled, so I thought I would put that to the… Continue reading May is “Just Sleds” Month
Strength to Endure
(Photo of Lea Davison, 2x Olympic Mountain Biker. Lea works with a strength coach and includes heavy hex bar deadlifts in her program. Photo taken with her GoPro.) I am a huge advocate of strength training for endurance athletes, especially heavy lifting. Research shows that heavy strength training will make you a better, faster runner.… Continue reading Strength to Endure