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I look forward to reading this recap of the training methods of an Olympic gold medalist. That said, I think these sorts of books should be seen as valuable da
by prof-dr-ir 5y ago
I look forward to reading this recap of the training methods of an Olympic gold medalist.
That said, I think these sorts of books should be seen as valuable data for serious athletes, but never as gospel. To paraphrase my former coach: if Nils van der Poel would make a point of always practicing in a tutu, would you as well?
- mcv 5y agoI definitely think he tailor-made his training for himself. But how he did it, and that he did it all himself, it really impressive. I don't think many athletes could do it the way he did, and they clearly don't need to, but this clearly worked very well for him, and might inspire others too.
- lern_too_spel 5y agoIn the 1950s, you could have a speed skating world record and not be focused on perfecting your training regimen, just like in the early 2000s, you could live a Shaun White lifestyle and dominate halfpipe. As more competitors emerge in a sport, the training system that the top athletes follow gets refined. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1076586/the-chinese-system-how-china-left-europe-in-its-wake-to-become-a-weightlifting-superpower https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1076586/the-chinese-...