Carvalho's: Use in Training
The use of Carvalho's model in training we take a look at the three parts in wich Carvalho devides the race. The training model saids you can train part by part if you take notice of a set of simple rules. By training just one part at the time you can learn more in a single session. The key rule is to simulate race conditions for just one part of the race and try to run as you whould in a race. For the early season we have 4 basic programs:
| 1. | Short Carvalho's | hurdles 1 to 4 | |
| 2. | Middle Carvalho's | hurdles 4 to 7 | |
| 3. | Long Carvalho's | hurdles 7 to 10 | |
| 4. | Crazy Carvalho's | Combined Middle & Long |
These program's are very usefull to get (re)acquainted with the hurdles at full speed. When running these program's you try to establish the stride pattern you want to use in competition. To simulate race conditions you adjust recovery accordingly. For example when running short Carvalho's you take a long rest allowing you to fully recover and when running Long Carvalho's you take a very short rest allowing the lactic acid to build up. Carvalho's are best ran with a coach on the side, taking touch-down time's at every hurdle then you can make small adjustments every repetition.
All programs are ran with a 20 meter run up and end 10 meter after the last hurdle.
Sample's:
Short Carvalho's
2 x 3 x (h1-h2-h3-h4) R: 8 min SR: 15 min
or
3 x 2 x (h1-h2-h3-h4) R: 6 min SR: 15 minMiddle Carvalho's
3 x 4 x (h4-h5-h6-h7) R: 2 min SR: 20 minLong Carvalho's
3 x 5 x (h7-h8-h9-h10) R: 90sec SR: 30 minCrazy Carvalho's
2 x 3 x {(h4-h5-h6-h7) R: 30sec (h7-h8-h9-h10)} R: 4 min SR: 20 min
Remark's for the Coach
Is the athlete attacking the hurdle?
- Is the athlete running away from the hurdle?
- Is the athlete running close to the line (in the bends)?
- Is the athlete, when leading right, running from the outside of the lane to the inside?
- Note all touchdown times and stride patterns.
- 400m hurdles is a partly technical event, pay attention to running technique and hurdling technique.
Updated 17-11-2018 1010 page views since 22-11-2023