No secrets

Always good for a laugh when I see a new article or a post on the unveiling of the latest secret training method. I will let you in on a little secret there are no secrets! There are no shortcuts to the podium. You can keep looking if you want but you are wasting your time.

Know the basics, master the basics repeat them until they are flawless. Individualize the training and adapt the technique so it fits the athlete; don’t try to fit the athlete to the event. Practice with purpose and direction and realize that it will take time. A little talent helps, but a little talent can go a long way if it is maximized. There are no secrets!