Ep 18: Speed & Acceleration Mechanics (Brandon Jones - High Performance Coach)

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English - June 21, 2020 10:18 - 1 hour - 49 MB
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In this episode, I interviewed Brandon Jones who is a High Performance Coach that specializes in all things running. The mechanics of running, acceleration, top end speed, deceleration, and change of direction. He is a high level athlete himself and High Performance Coach who has traveled the world to learn from the very best in how to coach running mechanics.

Some topics discussed…

Main biomechanics of running to improve performance.

Main biomechanics of running to reduce the risk of injury.

How to improve acceleration.

How to improve top end speed.

How to improve deceleration.

How to improve change of direction.

Importance of rest for training.

How to incorporated speed training into a team based setting as best as possible.

His biggest tips for improving running performance.

You can contact/follow Brandon below…

Instagram: @therunningcoach_