Aloha! I'm Donald Robinson, Coach Donald to many. If you are a runner, athlete or just someone who wants to know how to train better and get more out of your hard work, this is for you. In a fun demeanor, with short stories to tell, you will learn the why, what, and how, of good training.
I own and operate Global Human Performance in Pittsburgh PA where I train a number of youth and adult runners, various sport athletes, and non athletes. I hold a Master's Degree in Exercise Science. I'm also a HS and club track and field coach.
Let's learn, have fun, and get better!
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Join me on this interview with my friend, Jen Bigham, @localelite about her running journey. Jen was a very talented HS running and yet has found herself running at her best after having kids and ha…
In this episode, I talked about what speed training really is and its 3 important elements. I also explained what max velocity and acceleration is and how speed training is different for each type of…
Negative mindset can really affect your performance as an athlete. In this episode, I talk about the three things that I do to get out of the rut, manage my bad mood, and boost my performance.
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Balanced training will keep you from getting hurt and avoid injury. Here’s a rule of thumb - when you push, you also need to pull. In this episode, I talk about the importance of balancing front and …
Summertime is here and many athletes ramp up their training to 2 & 3 workouts and practices per day!
This can be great if done properly, but hindering if handled poorly.
In this episode, I share with…
If there's one method of training I love, it's eccentric work! On this episode, learn what eccentric training is and how you can best utilize it to get great results from your training!
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On this episode, our awesome coach here at GHP, Khyla Freeman, shares her 4 Keys of Mindfulness that are embedded in how she coaches. Often, athletes find themselves in their own way.
Coach Khyla i…
I recently ran my first half marathon race! What helped me get through and run my best time over 13.1 miles?
My arms!
Being able to focus on the right things while running can really help you with …
Part 2 of my returning to play series for Ultimate.
4:38 - The main risk of jumping: landing
9:08 - How to Train for Landing Jumps
17:58 - How to Improve Your Jumping Ability
Exercises for improving ju…
Part 1 of my several part series on returning to play ultimate frisbee. In this first part, I will discuss 3 important things you can do to start working on cutting and adding it to your training.
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How much training is enough, too much, or not enough? I’ve noticed some consistencies in the time I've spent training over the years based on how much I see young athletes training. I find some athl…
Learn about, Pittsburgh Thunderbird, Max Sheppard's training. He is an American Ultimate Disc League MVP finalist and All-Star game MVP. Max plays professional ultimate frisbee and has a serious love…
Part 2 of GHP's sport nutrition seminar! On this episode I primarily cover when an athlete should eat and all about hydration. I also go over supplements in this episode.
1:15 a story about a kid ne…
This is from a seminar I gave recently. This is part one and will cover macronutrients (carbs, protein, fat) & micronutrients. This is a must listen for a youth athlete and anyone who trains and gu…
On this episode I was joined by colleague, friend, and client, Dr. Marcel Minutolo. Among many things, Marcel is an ultramarathoner. Yes, one of those crazy people!
On this episode we discuss his t…
For this episode, I brought on Farooq Al Said, a training partner of mine who has helped me with rethinking some of how I handle my own training. Having a martial arts background and a very playful a…
Ahh, the modern age old question: should I do static or dynamic stretching before my workout?
In short, you should always do a dynamic warm prior to training.
But what actually is warming up? And mor…
Welcome back! On this episode I will be discussing why athletes need a true off-season from intense competition and training. Some athletes compete at a high level in their sport all year and wonde…
Joining me today is Toni Kengor Co-founder and coach of Relentless Runners, a running coaching company helping runners across the country get more from their running.
Today we discuss how to better l…
If you live on planet Earth you've undoubtedly heard your core referred to as your stomach. While it's not entirely false, it's far from the whole truth.
Your abs being your core is akin to a square …