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Jonathan Johnson - Developing The Complete 800m Runner

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Overview

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This course provides a comprehensive framework for coaching the 800 meters, combining biomechanics, energy systems development, and seasonal training structure into one cohesive program.

You will gain a clear understanding of how to train both speed-based 400–800 athletes and endurance-based 800–1600 athletes while building aerobic capacity, lactate tolerance, stride efficiency, and race-specific power. This course outlines how to structure fall, winter, and spring training phases, integrate strength development appropriately, and apply VOâ‚‚ max principles for optimal performance. Emphasizing biomechanics as the foundation, along with athlete motivation and modern coaching strategies, this program equips coaches with practical systems they can immediately implement to develop stronger, faster, and more complete 800-meter runners.

Enroll today to elevate your 800m program with a structured, science-based, and performance-driven approach.

Syllabus

  • Personal Background
  • Developing The Complete 800m Runner
  • Pros and Cons of Outside Training
  • Two Types of 800m Runners
  • Biomechanics Is The Foundation
  • Pull Push
  • A' March & Arm Drive With Skips
  • Alternating A & B Skips
  • Turnover Effiency & Hurdle Drills
  • Example of Hurdle Drill Set Up 1 & 2
  • Pull Push Pause & Pull Push
  • Cycle Pause & Cycle
  • 2 Taps Cycle Run Overs & 1 Tap Run Overs
  • Types of Run Training
  • Maximum & Understanding Volume Oxygen and max
  • Increase Cardio Endurance & Train From Within
  • Training Guide
  • Weight Training Guide
  • Building the Foundation
  • Fall Training Weekly Workout Ex. 1 & 2
  • Winter Training
  • Late Winter/Early Spring Pre-Season Phase
  • Spring Race Week Workout
  • Championship Season
  • Taper Recovery Phase

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