The 1980s were a time of global awakening in track and field. As coaches experimented with new training methods, ideas started spreading all over the blog. Coach Bogdan Poprawski was at the center of that process, moving as a young coach from Poland to Canada and helping Gerard Mach set up a new system. On this week's GAINcast he joins us to share some stories about becoming a coach in a different era and culture, the transition to Canada, and much more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:

https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/05/gaincast-episode-267-from-east-to-west-with-bogdan-poprawski

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN. GAIN 2023 will take place from June 13 to 17 and registration is open.
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• You can read more about Poprawski's journey in his recent series of Facebook posts on his page.
• For more about Gerard Mach, his journey, and his famous sprint drills, read this article from Vern.