#090 - Danny Mackey - a podcast by OPEX Fitness
from 2020-01-17T19:49:58
Bio:
Danny Mackey is a former Hansons-Brooks runner, Olympic Trials qualifier and currently the Head Coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club. The Brooks Beasts is a running team owned by one of the top clubs in the US dedicated to middle and long-distance runners. He has a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, has experience working at Nike’s Sports Research Lab, and has coached Olympians and various collegiate athletes.
Show Notes:Websites and Social Media Links:
Website – Brooks Beast Track ClubFacebook – Brooks Beasts TC
Twitter - @BeastsTCInstagram – brooksbeaststc
YouTube - brooksrunning
People and Resources mentioned:Steve MagnessDan PfaffIzaic YorksJosh Kerr
Time-Line:0:00 – 1:43 - Robbie intro’s the show and asks Danny to introduce himself
1:44 – 10:30 - Robbie asks Danny about the training of elite middle-distance runners
10:31 – 19:25 - Robbie asks Danny about the importance of training general qualities with middle-distance athletes19:26 – 20:33 - Robbie and Danny talk about his concurrent programming20:34 – 26:15 - Robbie asks Danny about chronic overload and acute relieving syndrome 26:16 – 31:56 - Robbie asks Danny about nutrition and recovery big rocks with his athletes
31:57 – 37:56 - Robbie asks Danny about sleeps role with his athlete’s recovery37:57 – 46:25 - Robbie asks Danny about the importance of manual therapy in the training of elite middle-distance runners
46:26 – 53:58 - Robbie asks how Danny plans out his teams annual training cycle53:59 – 55:03 - Robbie asks Danny about how he organizes his weekly training cycles
55:04 - 57:36 - Robbie wraps up the show!
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