In the comments section last week I referenced a talk by a coach of recent championship teams. To me, the talk could be broken down into two parts - the biology of championship teams and the chemistry of championship teams.
Regarding biology, he spoke of the importance of the long run, calling it the most important run of the week. The tempo/threshold run was the next most important workout of each week, followed by a weekly fartlek, and finally finishing one easy run each week with strides. These were the summer ingredients that led to success in the following season. Any of that sound familiar?
Far more important though was the attitude of the team, the team culture. He identified several factors that needed to be present. They included a blue-collar mentality, a willingness to sacrifice, patience and persistance, being a student of the sport, and having a real passion for the sport - you have to live for it. Basically, each team member needs to invest, seriously invest.
I think we have the biology right. And I challenge you to think about where our team chemistry is. Do we have the right formula, and what is your part in the equation?
Friday, July 15, 2011
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