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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 57 MIN

E628:The Neuroscience of Sprinting With Veronica Zuccala

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Shallow is joined by Veronica Zuccala, Pre-Script coach and neuroscience graduate, to unpack what sprinting really demands from the body and the nervous system. We bridge the gap between neuroscience, biomechanics, and real-world coaching experience, covering skill acquisition, prediction error, weight room transfer, and more. https://www.instagram.com/veronicazuccala/ PSL1 enrolment is now live! Sign Up at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Spoken Nutrition: 15% Off Your Order! www.spokennutrition.com/RXD We've got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don't miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ 0:00 Intro 2:14 Why sprinting is a nervous system problem 4:58 Prediction error and skill learning 7:25 Learning sprinting alone vs with a coach 12:48 Relaxed aggression and speed execution 14:22 Weight room shapes that transfer to sprinting 19:55 Strength before speed matters 24:41 Sprinting and general population clients 29:24 Managing fatigue and recovery properly 33:14 Sprinting as an exaggerated form of walking 42:11 Volume, frequency, and adaptation windows 49:09 Sprinting as a tool for sport, not the goal 54:20 Coaching for longevity, not performance theatrics

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