I haven’t been running much this summer.

So where did I get this crazy idea to give the 300 meter shuttle run test a shot yesterday?

Well, I was talking with a few players who are using Complete Off-Season Training Program and they were telling me about how their results on the 300 meter shuttle run test have dramatically improved since starting the program 6 weeks ago.

All of sudden, I had the urge to try it out to see where I stood compared to their results.

Did I mention that I am a little bit competitive?

How did I do?

Not great.

I was always one of the fastest at this test when I was in college - and yesterday afternoon’s performance didn’t even come close. It wasn’t bad - but my finishing times were at least 4 seconds slower this time around (which is huge when the test is approximately 1 minute long).

The first sprint took 57 seconds. After 2 minutes of rest, the second sprint took 61 seconds to complete.

Could you out-run me?

One of my players told me how she was able to keep up with the US National Team members during on-ice conditioning drills this past week.

You know what’s the best part?

She is a 14 year old keeping up with elite 18 year old players…

And she hasn’t been on the ice all summer!

She definitely would have beat me in the shuttle run test yesterday.

Because unlike me, she has been diligently following her off-ice summer training program all summer long.

Until next time,

Kim