Same drum I've been beating here from the get-go, but it's always good to reinforce it. Vern Gambetta on the myth of the "aerobic base". Plus, even better, his follow-up post on the subject:
I asked Jack Blatherwick to address his viewpoint on establishing an aerobic base. Jack is with the Washington Capitols and was conditioning coach for six American Olympic Ice Hockey teams including the 1980 "Miracle Team"). The following is his response:
Definitely click through and read the rest.
