How to make recovery days work for you: We all know recovery is an incredibly important protocol in all training and programming modalities. A major theme amongst athletes is: how can I make my recovery days work for me? Your body knows exactly when it needs to recover and/or rest. The best part is that …
This is Part 5 in the six-part series on Periodization. Periodization occurs in various stages of training; however, it also occurs within an actual season (who knows at this point when that will be, but I digress…) As athletes, when you inquire on how to plan out your training within a season, the last answer …
This is part 4 in a six-part series on periodization. I previously discussed the overall concept of periodization, programming vs workout of the days (as it relates to training), and In/Off Season training programs. Today, we’re hashing out the pre-season and post-season programs: what are they meant to do? What goals can be achieved? What …
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Holy moly, Batman. TAHOE. WAS. EPIC. This was the first year I attempted qualification for the Spartan World Championships, and I was able to do so, placing 8th in my age group for the Age Group US National Series. So, off to Tahoe I went! What an interesting and wild ride the Spartan Championship race weekend …
RACE RECAP: 2019 Lake Tahoe – Spartan World Champs Read More »
How (and why) the partnership between Palmer Shape and OCR Racers formed to bring you Palmer Shape programs. Written by: Eddie D. The Backstory: I met Steven Palmer, the founder and genius behind Palmer Shape, in August of 2016, shortly after completing my first OCR race. During our conversation, I happened to mention to him …
Introducing a partnership: Palmer Shape programs Read More »