Tuesday 2 June 2009

I PASS MY LEVEL 2 FITNESS INSTRUCTORS COURSE!

Last night I took my final practical exam, I had to design a training program inc MOBILITY, PRE STRETCH, WARM UP, CV WORKOUT, FREE AND FIXED WEIGHTS, WARM DOWN and PROGRESSION and MAINTENANCE STRETCHES!
I then had to take a client through the whole routine while giving correct demonstrations and teaching points! MAN, THIS WAS NERVE RACKING IN THE EXTREME!!!
Well I somehow made it through and got a pass, [ Thanks to Rob for standing in as my client].
Next I want to move on and take the level 3 personal trainer qualification!

If you thought you should run your hill repeats so hard your lungs almost burst, then think again and check out this video

Peter Magill - Event Training: 5K (Road)

Quick Facts:

Peter Magill
Age 47
South Pasadena, CA
Fluffy Bunny Track Club (Coach, Athlete)
Event Tips: 5K (Road)
Masters PR: 14:47 (age 42)
Masters Achievements at 5K (Road): Single Age American Records for 5K (Road) - Age 43-14:52, Age 46-14:50, Age 47-14:49 ... 2004 Carlsbad 5000 Masters Champion (14:51) ... at least a dozen sub-15 performances since turning 40 (and a 14:34.27 on the track at age 46)
(Photo by Victor Sailer) MORE

4 comments:

Thomas said...

Congratulations!

Pete Magill's blog (Younger Legs For Older Runners) has been one of my favourites for quite some time.

RICK'S RUNNING said...

I only came across pete's site a few weeks ago! yeah really good stuff!
I always use to run my efforts flat out now I'm coming around to Pete's ideas!maybe I'll be a bit fresher in my races!
cheers Rick

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Ewen said...

Well done! Glad your client was happy with your instruction.

Yes, I've been following Pete's site for a while too - that was a particularly good demonstration - no need to bust a gut on hill repeats!