Story By Coach Bjorn Jansen
Discipline for race day begins in training. Athletes who excel indoors commit to consistent effort well before the starter's gun. At SpeedPro in Wimbledon, our coaching approach shifts to preparing for the indoor season from mid-September, making it our primary focus.
Training for the indoor season rewards athletes who turn up, remain patient, and develop rhythm week after week. This consistent discipline fosters confidence and leads to championship results.
Why Training for the Indoor Season Requires Consistency
The indoor season is short and intense. With fewer races and smaller margins for error, consistency becomes everything.
Training for indoors demands technical precision, sharper reactions, and greater control; skills that only come from repetition and racing.
At SpeedPro, our coaching programmes build habits early. Athletes learn to balance volume and recovery, master their race model, and trust the process rather than chase instant results.
Coaching Athletes to Build Discipline
Discipline is more than turning up; it's about how you train. Our SpeedPro coaching focuses on purposeful repetition; perfecting drills, practising bend running, and refining block starts under controlled conditions.
By emphasising form and feedback, athletes build accountability and self-awareness. This consistency supports performance, whether the goal is an indoor 400m final or an outdoor championship later in the season.
The Role of Routine Training for the Indoor Season
A consistent routine develops both physical and mental resilience. At SpeedPro, we encourage athletes to organise their week, school, training, recovery, and sleep around their goals.
When athletes develop consistent routines, confidence grows. They understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. This consistency directly affects race execution, where composure and timing are vital.
Coaching That Reinforces Habits
Our coaching blends structure with flexibility. We maintain clear progressions while adapting sessions to an athlete's development. Discipline grows when athletes understand why they are doing something, not just what they do.
This understanding fosters intrinsic motivation. Training stops being an obligation and becomes enjoyable, the mindset every championship athlete needs.
Why Consistency Creates Long-Term Progress
Athletes who dedicate themselves to the indoor season, rather than attempting to juggle other sports like cross-country, not only perform better during the season; they also lay the groundwork for long-term progress.
At SpeedPro, athletes advance further than those who train irregularly. Those who attend consistently and focus on the indoor season as part of their development see progress year after year.
At the Finish Line
Discipline isn't a switch you flip; it's built through consistent training for any sport. The repetition, focus, and feedback developed in winter form the habits that drive championship performances across the indoor and outdoor seasons.
At SpeedPro in Wimbledon, our athletics coaching programme helps athletes stay disciplined, confident, and ready to perform when it matters.
