Training for the Biathlon

[Tom M-W]

I'm in the process of re-writing my training program, with a focus on the biathlon: so I'm interested in peoples opinion. I train 3 gs days (mostly LCCJ), 1 judo (new), 1+surf, 2-4 light cardio per week. I could probably swap a couple of cardio sessions for an extra snatch set, etc. But my body doesn't respond well to over-training. Given this there might be a case for going back to basics, and perhaps doing Paul's 'Novice training program' from his book or a similar well rounded program, to improve my weak links - which there is many.

So I'm asking 2 questions. How to train the biathlon and/or do I go back to basics and focus on my GPP /improve my weak spots, before leaping into another specification. I guess it's pretty obvious that training for both the 10min snatch and then jerk is adding a lot of beneficial work that will assist my development re:technique, GPP, grip/hands, rack, etc.

Any thoughts welcome.

Tom

[Paul in Hobart]

All I can say Tom is keep the variety (for GPP) and regularly practise the biathlon lifts and assistance drills. All the while mindful of weak points and keeping an ear on the body! It really is that "simple"!:D

Using heavier bells for short sets will reinforce the sticking points. Let us know what they are. Have a good one and hope surf's up this weekend!

[Tom M-W]

Paul, I just wrote a long response to your question about 'what are your weak point's?'

Then I erased it when I realised that my current weak point is really 'an injury' that I have to let heal. I think after my left fractured clavicle healed, I up'ed the workload to aggressively and the right side got grumpy. I think I have to slow down, and re-set my expectations. In the long run it is probably better to take it easy this year, get my body right and then ramp up the work load when my body can cope with it.

Cheers Tom

[Tom M-W]

Further more, after closer inspection my R. pectoralis minor trigger points are terrible- solid inch+ thick band that hurt like hell. I'd been working my chest but hadn't been going all the way to the sides- doh!! My massage guy had worked the area, but I didn't pay enough attention to put 2 & 2 together..... The plan is to work out the trigger points and limit my training until everything is working properly again. Tom

[Paul in Hobart]

Further more, after closer inspection my R. pectoralis minor trigger points are terrible-
Those TPs are often underlooked but are often a major brake to performance. And they like to come back to bite you even after you have sorted them. But knowledge is power!

btw mine were worse on the right , something I ascribe to manual labour - digging , sawing , hoeing you name it.