Episode 17

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Published on:

1st Jun 2026

Spring Race Training Recap

Summary:

  • Coach Donald & Coach Tim discuss the Race Training program at GHP, and share some reflections and learnings about their experiences during the training cycle.

Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

  • 2:20 - Coach Donald talks about Global Human Performance’s role as a strength & conditioning gym for endurance athletes, specifically runners.
  • 3:30 - Coach Tim provides an overview of what the Race Training program actually is.
  • 11:00 - Coach Tim talks about the art of cultivating and growing a community, and its impact on the athletes and their results.
  • 12:30 - Coach Tim shares some details about the Adult Trackside sessions, what they entail and how the athletes benefit from participating.
  • 15:05 - The coaches talk about the things that went well during the Winter/Spring training cycle.
  • 21:12 - Breakout performances!
  • 24:55 - Coach Tim talks about the importance of having technical instruction as opposed to just structured run coaching.
  • 26:25 - Coach Tim shares his overall training philosophy, and how it goes from “loose” to “tight.”
  • 29:56 - Coach Tim talks about how sprint mechanics translate over distance.
  • 32:52 - Coach Donald talks about how drills and mechanics come into play with the Trackside programming.
  • 34:13 - Where can listeners find out more?
  • 39:35 - Coach Donald gives a shout-out to everyone who competed this spring.

Resources Mentioned:

Next Episode Teaser:

In Season 2: Episode 18, Coach Donald recaps the spring track season.

Music Used: Guera Encantadora by Casa Rosa from @podcastbackgroundmusic on YouTube

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About the Podcast

Training Well Done
Learn about the why, how, and what of quality training. If you want to be a better runner, athlete, or just healthier, this is for you!
Coach Tim and Coach Donald are strength and running coaches at Global Human Performance, a personal training gym that helps athletes, especially endurance athletes and runners, build durable bodies and high performance. This podcast is a way to share with our broader community the science of how training goes to continue educating people against much of the antiquated information, misconceptions, and nonsense that exists so that you can ask better questions to be informed.

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Donald Robinson

Hey I'm Donald. I am an entrepreneur, coach, educator, athlete, traveler, and lover of pastries.