Event specialist blocks
Ready when: an event has been chosen.
What the coach teaches
The event's own step-by-step programme: pole vault, triple jump, rotational shot, hammer, steeplechase or race walking; training blocks, and easing off before big competitions (tapering).
At home, safe only
Rest, sleep and food; no event practice.
Ask the club
How the training year is planned and how the athlete rests between blocks; for pole vault and hammer, whether the facility is accredited for them.
What you can see from the side
The athlete follows the coach's session plan and records it.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach and athlete agree on three technical points to work on this block.
Stop and get a coach when
Repeated injuries or loss of enjoyment.
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