Episode 336 is a rewired Coaches Corner Edition featuring Adam Didyk, Australian Distance Running Coach.
After an incredible weekend of Australian marathon performances at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, we thought it was timely we ‘rewired’ Australian Running Coach Adam Didyk to revisit some of his coaching philosophies that he shared with us previously.
Adam is the coach to Jessica Stenson who just won gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Adam is Head Coach of Team Tempo Run, an elite running squad based in South Australia. Adam has been an Athletics Australia Coach of the Year nominee in 2016 and 2017 and the Athletic South Australia Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
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“It’s not good to have all the talent and not be able to make the decisions.”
“Make the right decisions, don't get caught up in the emotions of it”
Top 3 Physical Characteristics for Physical Performance
1. Be Smart
2. Adaptable training program
3. Look after your general health and well-being
“Working on your weaknesses, not just focusing on your strengths”
“Don't get caught up with what you hear other people do, you’ve got to find out what's right for you”
“Do what you need to do because it is right for you” - Best Advice
“Run a kilometre as fast you can” – Physical Challenge
Instagram: @Team Tempo
Twitter: @teamtempoRun
Facebook: @TeamTempo
Website: Tempo Run Coach
0:00 Start
3:25 Welcome Adam
4:30 Strength Training and Managing Load
11:00 Adam’s background in running and athletics
18:10 What qualities Adam sees in Jess Stenson
28:38 Top 3 Characteristics for Physical Performance
33:24 Monitoring Energy Availability
41:10 Tapering Tips for Marathon Preparation
48:55 Best Advice
52:00 Tempo Run Coach Business
55:00 Physical Challenge
55:53 Finish
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