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The Starting Block PodcastComplete Athletic Development Author: John Nelson & Chris Scarborough
At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65 years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 125: Guest Interview - Rolf Ohman
Episode 125
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined legendary coach and co-founder of the 1080 Sprint, Rolf Oman. Rolf shares cutting edge insights into athletic performance, speed development and the science behind training elite athletes. Rolf also discusses how technology, biomechanics, and scientific principles can revolutionize training methods. **John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast08:52 The Science of Speed and Power Development14:32 Dynamic Isometric Strength and Eccentric Training21:57 Understanding Ground Contact Times30:44 Measuring Eccentric and Concentric Phases36:55 Over Speed Training and Its Implications42:00 The Science of Repositioning and Injury Prevention48:54 Training Elasticity: Can It Be Improved?54:53 Periodization and Training Cycles01:01:36 Understanding Resistance Training01:08:13 The Mental Aspect of Elite Performance
