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Last weekend, the undersigned and Guttorm Sørensen attended a coaching course in Århus. The two of us are responsible for FÍF’s talent group, and it was mainly with that in mind that we went on the course.
The course was led by Denmark’s leading running coach, Thomas Nolan Hansen, who has coached most of Denmark’s best runners in recent years. He has also been national team coach for long- and middle-distance runners.
Among other things, the course covered training theory and how to draw up training plans. In particular, it looked at how interval training should be structured, and also what considerations should be taken into account when it comes to young athletes.
Sunday was almost entirely devoted to running technique. It was pointed out that much can be gained from improved running economy. Practical sessions on running technique, strength running, speed training and coordination training also showed us great opportunities to improve each individual runner’s running form.
Loaded with plenty of running literature, we headed home on Monday evening. We are ready to put the new knowledge to use as soon as next weekend, when the talent group gathers again for a training camp. This time in Tórshavn.
