Michigan Track and XC Coaches - Videos and Free PDFs

📌 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• This page contains all the videos and PDFs from two live coaching classes, including recordings of both sessions.
• The “Car Analogy” from Consistency Is Key explains the three elements of training: build the aerobic engine, strengthen the chassis, and rev the engine.
• Five key workouts build the aerobic engine year-round: long runs, fartlek runs, progression runs, aerobic repeats, and the 30–90 fartlek.
• Download the 40-page Track Training Essentials PDF, which includes the Progression of Strides, post-run routines, and five weeks of training for every level of athlete.
• Must-read companion articles include the 800m Pre-Race Day guide and How To Break 2:00/2:20 in the 800m.

This page has every video and every PDF I reverenced in the two live classes.

Here's the recording of the first class...

I talked about the Car Analogy from Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner.

You can get these three chapters from the book, plus three other chapters by sharing your email.

During the class I touched on the workout we use to "build the aerobic engine." They are...

• Long Runs
• Fartlek Runs
• Progression Runs
• Aerobic Repeats
• 30-90 Fartlek

We use these workouts all year. Read more in The Best Cross Country Workouts article.

Access all documents covered in both classes with the comprehensive 40-page Track Training Essentials PDF. Simply enter your email below to download. Using the same email for multiple resources? No worries - you'll only receive one newsletter.

The PDF Includes:

• The Progression of Strides document
• The Red and Orange Post-run documents
• Five weeks of training for every level of athlete
• QR codes that take you to the videos on YouTube
• QR codes that your athletes can scan to get the videos on their phon

Here's the recording of the second class... 

Must-read Track Articles

Here's the 800m Pre-Race Day article.

Here is the article on How To Break 2:00 and 2:20 in the 800m.

Make sure to share this article with your athletes once they've run a couple of races: Running a PR in Track - 12 Tips for a Breakthrough Performance.