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How Top Programs Get Maximum Aerobic Benefits While Preventing Injuries

Extending The Aerobic Stimulus: How to Get 12-Mile Benefits From 10-Mile Runs

Here's the deal: I've been coaching for over 20 years, and I can tell you that the coaches who are winning state titles and sending kids to college aren't just running their athletes into the ground with more mileage. They're training smarter. The gap between your program and the best programs in your area is widening. While you're debating whether to add more mileage ...

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How to Warm-up Between Races

One of the biggest questions coaches and athletes have during the track season is what to do to properly warm-up when the athlete is running two races (aka "doubling").

Great question! Here's my concise warm-up for running track races on the track.

Quick Mobility Routine

After they finish the first race of the day, the athlete should take 10-15 minutes until they feel mostly back to normal.Ā They can choose to jog for 2-3 minutes, though this i...

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