Oct 29
539: Allan Wells on Speedball Training, Sprint Development, and Olympic Gold
Allan Wells shares his unconventional approach to sprint training, including extensive speedball work, bodyweight circuits, plyometrics, and training through Scotland’s harsh winters. He discusses the importance of rhythm, coordination, competitive training environments, and the ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 22
538: James DeLacey and Vern Gambetta on Unlocking Game Speed and Athletic Creativity
Vern and James dive into the development of agility and game speed, challenging conventional approaches to change of direction training. They discuss the limitations of speed ladders and isolated drills, the importance of rhythm and tempo, and the role of small-sided games in bui ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 15
537: Bob Thurnhoffer on Strength, Speed, and the Art of Subtle Variability
Bob Thurnhoffer returns to discuss the balance between specialization and athletic versatility and the role of variability in high-level speed and power development. Bob shares his approach to coordination-based strength training, balancing linear progression with movement explor ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2024
150. Progressing Hamstring Strain Rehab w/ Q Willey
<p class="p1">Chris Hughen sat down with Q Willey to discuss all things hamstring strain rehabilitation. We dive into: initial testing and training priorities, early introduction to pre-run drills, focusing on objective criteria, the importance of high velocity sprinting, and muc ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2017
Sports physiotherapist Dr Kristian Thorborg drills down on optimal loading. Heavy and Slow!
A world leader in sportsphysiotherapy, Associate Professor Dr Kristian Thorborg is from Copenhagen University. He is renowned for his studies and clinical workshops related to patients with hip, groin, hamstring and knee related injuries. Here he outlines: - the paradigm shift fo ... Show More
23m 18s
Aug 2023
EP155: Building Speed and Athleticism & Avoiding Knee, Achilles Injuries After The Age Of 35 w/ Derek Hansen
<p>Always a pleasure with tons of insights talking with my friend Derek Hansen when it comes to training speed, athleticism and preventing injuries. This time around we talked about keeping yourself athletic and fast, while avoiding ACL and achilles tears after the age of 35.</p> ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
Getting more aggressive with hamstring injury rehab with Luke Sewell
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Luke Sewell discusses his aggressive yet structured approach to hamstring injury rehabilitation, emphasizing early loading, objective monitoring, and collaboration, that can accelerate recovery and minimize reinjury risk while mai ... Show More
46m 59s
Today’s show is with athletic performance coach and hamstring injury research specialist, Johan Lahti. Johan is an S&C coach (CSCS) at R5 Athletics & Health in Helsinki, Finland. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. on a multifactorial approach for hamstring injury risk reduction in professional soccer under the supervision of Professor JB Morin and Dr. Pasca ... Show More