Story By Coach Bjorn Jansen
Indoor racing leaves little room for error. Tight bends, short straights and close competition demand athletes who can execute their race plan with clarity and control.
At SpeedPro, our indoor-season coaching focuses on helping athletes translate training into performance. This article explores how athletes develop their race model indoors and why it plays a key role in championship success.
Why Race Execution Matters Indoors
Indoor races unfold quickly. Athletes have limited time to adjust and must make good decisions under pressure. Those who rely only on fitness often struggle when races become tactical or unpredictable.
Strong race execution allows athletes to:
- Stay composed in crowded fields
- Commit to their race model
- Adapt to race pace without panic
- Finish with intent
Execution turns preparation into performance.
Developing a Clear Race Model
A race model gives athletes structure. It defines how they want to run their event and what they focus on at each stage of the race.
At SpeedPro, we coach athletes to clearly understand their race model. Training sessions reinforce this through pacing work, bend control and controlled efforts at race intensity.
When athletes know what they are trying to execute, decision-making on race day becomes simpler.
Training Under Indoor Conditions
Indoor training must reflect indoor racing. We include sessions that replicate the demands athletes will face in competition, including:
- Running under fatigue
- Holding form on bends
- Committing to pace in tight spaces
- Practising starts and positioning
These sessions build familiarity and confidence, so race execution feels natural rather than forced.
Staying Composed Under Pressure
Indoor environments can heighten nerves. Crowds are close, and races move quickly from one round to the next. Athletes who manage this well can focus on their own execution rather than external distractions.
Our coaching emphasises routines, focus points and simple cues that athletes can rely on when pressure rises.
The Finish Line
Race execution is the difference between good preparation and firm performance. During the indoor season, athletes who train with clarity and intent are better prepared to deliver in competition.
At SpeedPro in Wimbledon, our athletics coaching ensures athletes understand how to race, not just how to train.
