Discussion Web

[ Contents | Search | Post | Reply | Next | Previous | Up ]

Re: County athlete is a gutless wonder/33mins for 10km

From: ww
Date: 7/12/2004
Time: 7:45:25 PM
Remote Name: 212.50.184.144

Comments

You havent said anything much that is controversial or moves anything forward, and what you have said is already known.As for the training times etc.Those who retain the required level of motivation and follow a set schedule and remain injury free and provide feedback improve...the rest dont.Is that rocket science?The rest of them perhaps attract your attention because they are generally better than the average in the county.Why? through talent of course BUT also because of the correct training AND racing plan in their formative years.Now we have athletes who are underachieving as adults given their ability as juniors...this is well known and accepted...if you read this discussion page and chat page comments you will see this has been a major cause for concern for some time.How this will change we will see in the future.In the short term this is 50% down to the athlete 25% coach and 25% the system they operate under as a GENERAL view.Long term it is dependent 100% on the athlete.Development plans may come into the 25% system...Be careful you dont spend weeks developing a plan that wont see the light of day due to politics.Good luck.

I am very sceptical about people who respect me/the club though dont know what it is i have/havent done..but thank you any way.

Last changed: July 12, 2004