STREMD is so unique that I don't think that there is a
training "science" associated with it. My approach is fairly
different from what has been presented. What I think makest the most
sense both in the weight room and running is a two phased approach.
For weights, the first step is building strength and muscle. Reps
won't do this. In order to stimulate muscle growth you need to do
lower reps to get the myofibillar muscle damage to stimulate the
overcompensation mechanisms that cause fibers to grow and additional
fibers to form. I follow and teach Colgan's Power Program
(www.colganinstitute.com) for the lifting portion. However, I do
want to convert the strength into reps. For this I quit the heavier
workouts and focus on the (STREND) event for about two months.

The late Arthur Lidiard of NZ used a similar approach to running. He
promoted a base period of longer distances (even for his sprinters)
followed by a month of hills (two days per week) followed by a month
of speed (two days per week) right up to the event.

In both cases periodization is an important principle. You simply
cannot train hard all the time. You have to pick your event(s) and
plan to peak for them.

Confused? You have a lot of information dumped on you. Try bits and
pieces of it and see what works best for you.

Greg