Training methods
Running is one of the most effective sports for keeping fit and improving your health. However, many people start running without a clear goal in mind and quickly give up because they don't see any progress.
Because not all running is the same. Depending on whether you are an 800m runner or a marathon runner, the demands on your physiology are different. Accordingly, at the beginning of this module we repeat some of the basics relating to endurance performance, energy supply, training zones and load parameters from the basic sports competence module.
Based on this knowledge, you will learn about the different methods of endurance training and which methods are suitable for which purpose. In order to find the right method for yourself or your clients, it is important to first familiarize yourself with the different methods and understand what training effects they have.
These include interval training, speed training, strength training and endurance training.
We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method and of course put the methods into practice. This subject will serve to highlight some of the most common mistakes runners make and how to avoid them. We will also introduce some training methods aimed at improving performance and maintaining health.
This is a very important subject for future running coaches to help their clients achieve their goals.
After completing this block, you will be able to
- be able to assess the requirement profile for different types of runners
- make a statement about sensible training methods
- specify intensity distributions (depending on the athlete's individual goal)