MY WORKING METHODS
1. Medical performance tests
For me, having as much information as possible about the athlete, their health status, current physical condition, and knowing what base we start from to begin a plan is the most important thing of all.2. The technique
The second important point is technique, especially in race walking; without good technique there is no real progress.3. Improve training areas
Once the technical aspect has been analyzed and the patterns for proper progression are known, so that your technique is economical, efficient and completely correct, we will begin to identify your training zones.4. Periodic lactate tests
To have greater control over training loads, we will perform lactate tests in specific training sessions, such as in different work zones, for greater control and to assess your current physical condition and your progress in the different mesocycles.5. Improved gesture speed
We will improve speed through very specific technical training, which will improve our technical efficiency within controlled speeds adapted to each athlete.6. Daily control
If we are training in the same city, through training camps or through new technologies and training platforms, we will have daily coach/athlete feedback.7. Work Team
Key to the development and execution of the plan. Letting the different parts and professionals of the team work will make my work more likely to succeed.
My experience
For me, being a coach is about continuing as a former athlete, remaining competitive from the "sidelines" and being able to train and develop everything I learned as an athlete.
My experience of more than 15 years as a high-level athlete, achieving among other important accomplishments an Olympic medal, has led me to learn a lot as a coach and to continue improving with the athletes who train with me, to better understand them and help them achieve the goals we set for ourselves.
