Re: Sprint technique/training

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I would recommend Frans Bosch's: Running: Biomechanics and Exercise

Physiology Applied in Practice. He also has a DVD: Running.

Frans spoke here in Chicago back in July at the USATF summit. You can order

the book and DVD through Vern Gambetta's website.

Ken Jakalski

Lisle High School

Lisle, Illinois USA

[Guest guest]

Willie,

First, good luck with your training and goals. I believe that going Westside

will be great for explosive power and acceleration, which is what bobsledding is

all about.

Start by reading anything from Charlie Francis. He is one of the most

knowledgable coaches on the planet. His training protocols are fairly easy to

follow and will lend themselves very well to the acceleration component of

bobsledding. Speed Trap, if you can find it, and Charlie Francis Training

System will be great first reads. Getting onto charliefrancis.com's forums will

also get you initiated. Also, through speedendurance.com you can find Gerard

Mach's Canadian Sprint Coaching guide in e-book format. It's from 1980 or so,

but is very relevant, and gives background to many of Charlie's training

philosophies.

My professional hockey players have benefitted greatly from this type of

training. Their acceleration has improved dramatically in our summer work. We

also train with Westside lifting methods, which has shown great benefit.

Mark , MS, ATC, CSCS

Camillus, NY