Having a Plan

Many athletes, Masters included, workout but don't really train. What do I mean by that?
Working out is merely putting together a hodgepodge of sessions with no rhyme, reason or plan to what you are doing daily.
You should have a rationale for not only what you are doing in your session but also the individual components of that session. If you can't explain why you are doing then don't do it.
So many would go where do I start?
First of all, as Vern Gambetta would say, a plan should be specific to the individual and relevant to the sport/activity. So, for example, if lack of strength is one of your shortcomings then there should be an emphasis on that until it is brought up to the appropriate levels. For someone else it might be power or mobility...that is the individual component of a plan.
2nd, the training has to be relevant to our sport/activity. If you are a golfer how much long distance running is really necessary to help your game? Or would long distance running actually harm your game?
As Masters athletes especially it is absolutely essential that we bear in mind the principle of training efficiency. With only so much time to train it is critical that your training be focused on the most pressing demands of your sport/activity. You can't afford to waste time and energy on things that won't either increase performance or reduce your chance of injury. This applies to all athletes but especially so to Masters athletes.

Train hard and train smart!
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