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Tony Holler
@pntrack
Plainfield North (IL); “Feed the Cats”. Writer, public speaker, teacher, track coach, democratic socialist. Follow my non-coaching interests at @anthonyholler
Dec 14, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
I've read over a thousand books in my lifetime but only a few have changed me. Brad Stulberg's "The Practice of Groundedness" provides actionable wisdom. (Thread)

(@BStulberg) In my 38 years as a teacher and 42 years as a coach, I've seldom felt the need to be "taught" and "coached".

I've been so busy DOING the teaching and coaching, that I have never sought someone to teach and coach ME.
Jul 24, 2022 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
Since commenting on 50x40 😵‍💫 last week, several coaches have reached out.

"If you don't agree with running 50 40s, how should we get ready for 🏈?

If you are emotionally attached to tempo runs, conditioning tests, and creating toughness with 50x40, STOP READING NOW. ⬇️ "If you demand explosive movements when running, blocking, tackling, and in the weight room... why would you turn your back and then run slow conditioning with poor posture? It sends a mixed message and de-trains you." ~Vince Anderson
May 2, 2021 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
I’ve had dozens of inquiries about shin splints, hamstring injuries, and generally injury-prone sprint groups in this, our first pandemic track season.

The view from 30,000 feet... “Why does this surprise us?”

Contributing factors (thread)

⬇️ 1) For some kids, it was nearly 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days since their last track meet.

2) Sprinting is the most EXTREME exercise in the human experience.

3) Running is not sprinting.

4) Many of our best male athletes spent the LONG off-season as body-builders.

⬇️
Apr 29, 2021 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
We started the Hunt "TrackTown" invite in 2014. We've always taken a pic of the MVPs. In this thread, you will see them all.

💥 2014

S - Dan Lathrop (3200 9:06.21)
N - Manny Boffah (HJ 6'7")
E - Shederick Majors (100/200 10.75, 21.84)
C - Luke Winder (PV - 17'3") Image "TrackTown" 2015

E - Christian Glass (100/200/400 10.78, 22.45, 51.29)
C - Kahmari Montgomery (100/200 10.67, 21.16)
S - John Partee (1:56.99 in 800)
N - DeVaughn Hrobowski (300 INT meet record 39.48)

@TrAckIsMine17 400m National Champ 2018, NCAA Champ 2019. 💥 PR 44.23 Image
Apr 5, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Here's a thread to answer a question I get on a regular basis. Especially from 🏈 coaches.

How many sets and reps do you do in an X-Factor workout?

👇 This will drive 🏈 coaches nuts...

There's lots of standing around in an X-Factor workout. In order to have high outputs, you can't be focused on the tempo.

I tell people that 80% of my athletes are standing around resting, watching, and waiting to do the next rep.