Learned alot, as wells, learning I have got alot to learn…
A 10k race in Aber
© Theresa Sharland 2021.
So, an interesting weekend…
It's highlighted how Vorsprung is multi-faceted and far more than 'run coaching'. It is way more than 'the session' on any given day, or the macro and mesocycles to which we may or may not adhere. It's a method, or an approach which impacts on a holistic level. It embeds into daily life and affects ADL's without or with you realising: and it's not that you choose to or choose not to, it just is!
It is, however, a journey, and one for which you need to be open to suggestion: open to the notion, that, despite what we often think, we don't know what's best! How can you unless you know everything?
I entered Vorsprung as an experienced runner and an experienced UKA coach and official, so I know BS when I see or hear it.
I'm a junior when it comes to Vorsprung, but, in less than twelve months, in terms of 10k, today's bad race is last year's target time. Today, I ran a 10k off the back of a heavy weed training, whilst, fighting illness. Illness, which got me and the whole family Friday/Saturday. A sleepless night last night and a heavily fatigued body and suppressed physical condition on the day.
I ran close to a PB and in a time that twelve months ago I thought maybe unattainable considering family demands and the ever increasing rings on the tree stumps.
This is taking into account, that, alot of the embedding Vorsprung stuff wasn't triggered today with everything taken into account! I just wanted to get it done. Looking at the stats, alot of old habits crept back in, today. Reaching, low cadence, weak lift… You name it.
I'm confident to put it out there, on a good day. I'm a 33 minutes 10k runner, on the way to 32. But, I've also learned, although embedded when in control, when it gets ugly, things come unstuck. So, there is still embedding to go.
Vorsprung is not a six months plan, a twelve months plan. It is a method, a mindset, which in time becomes intrinsic and embodied.
The aim, is to become unconsciously competent. I'm bouncing between three and four of this model. If I can truly get to four, well, when it happens I'll tell you about it here!
I'm bouncing between three and four of this model. If I can truly get to four, well, when it happens I'll tell you about it here!
Super proud of the whole Vorsprung family, today, at the Aber 10k race! Gutted for Shelley Childs who's calf decided to leave that chat just before d-day! I'm confident he'd have delivered today.
And Janoš Vranek, what a debut! Green behind the ears, with alot to learn about the circuit. He, already, has the talent. With a bit of race experience, watch out!
How, reset, re-load and get back on the road.
Oh, and one last thing. Big-up Guru Vranek! Thanks for your time, effort and patience.
Hope team Vorsprung did you proud… Can't wait to see what happens in 2022.
Text © Edward Land December 2021.
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