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Mar 11, 2026 1 hr 13 min

Ep. 125: Guest Interview - Rolf Ohman

from The Starting Block Podcast

In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined legendary coach and co-founder of the 1080 Sprint, Rolf Oman. Rolf shares cutting edge insights into athletic performance, speed development and the science behind training elite athletes. Rolf also discusses how technology, biomechanics, and scientific principles can revolutionize training methods. **John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show* Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast 08:52 The Science of Speed and Power Development 14:32 Dynamic Isometric Strength and Eccentric Training 21:57 Understanding Ground Contact Times 30:44 Measuring Eccentric and Concentric Phases 36:55 Over Speed Training and Its Implications 42:00 The Science of Repositioning and Injury Prevention 48:54 Training Elasticity: Can It Be Improved? 54:53 Periodization and Training Cycles 01:01:36 Understanding Resistance Training 01:08:13 The Mental Aspect of Elite Performance

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