Functional Path Training: Is Periodization Daed?

Functional Path Training: Is Periodization Dead?

Traditional periodization also fails to address adequately the planning and preparation for team sports. We build upon principles of adaptation and current research to build plans that are realistic in our cultural and competitive milieu.

As I’ve ramped up my activities this year, I’ve come to a similar conclusion. My activities are determined largely by weather, travel for work and family commitments. I can’t follow either Friel or Carmichael‘s classic periodization approach. So I have have a broad plan to achieve my goal of being more fit next spring than I was this year and work around the reality as it occurs. Best reference I have on this: Brian Clarke’s 5k and 10K Training.

Author: James Vornov

I'm an MD, PhD Neurologist who left a successful academic career on the Faculty of The Johns Hopkins Medical School to develop new treatments in Biotech and Pharma. I became fascinated with how people actually make decisions based on the science of decision theory and emerging understanding of how the brain works to make decisions. My passion now is this deep explanation of what has been the realm of philosophy, psychology and self help but is now understood as brain function. By understanding our brains, I believe we can become happier, more successful people. View all posts by James Vornov