Strength & Conditioning Workshop, Wednesday 22 October, CIT

A Strength & Conditioning workshop is will be held, on Wednesday 22 October, from 7 to 9pm, in CIT, upstairs in the red brick building, located next to the track stand. The workshop is open to all athletes & coaches aged 16+. The workshop will be run by S&C expert Michael Carroll, see bio below, and details of what is to be covered in the workshop.

Workshop Content:

Theory:

- Physiological and Biomechanical needs analysis of running
- Pros and cons of athlete screening and assessments
- Evidence based strategies to improve running economy (key area by which s&c seems to be of benefit to runners)
- How to fit S&C into a weekly plan
- Q+A

Practical:

- Basic screening + Assessment
- Plyometrics/power training for runners - from basic to advanced, and how to choose appropriate level
- Q&A

Michael Carroll Bio:

- BSc Sport & Exercise Science UL (1:1)
- S&C coach to All-Ireland winning Cork Senior Camogie team 2014
- Fitnessworx and Moveworx affiliated S&C / Rehabilitation coach working with a broad range of people ranging from athletes in multiple sports to general population seeking to improve performance and reduce pain.
- Working with some AAI Munster Performance Squad Endurance athletes

To book place and further information:

Contact: Steven Macklin, Athletics Ireland Regional Development Officer (Cork/Kerry/Limerick/Tipperary)
E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie - Tel: 0876335565