Why 5 Minutes of Running on Day One Will Set Your Athletes Up for Success

You've got a new athlete standing in front of you on the first day of summer practice. Maybe they ran cross country in the fall but did absolutely nothing all winter and spring. Maybe they're an eighth grader who's never been out for cross country. Or maybe they're an upperclassman who played baseball or softball and is trying distance running for the first time.

What do ...

If you're a serious high school XC runner, then you're no doubt excited to have your best races of the year in October and November. Here are 10 keys to remember that will help you race to your fitness level in the biggest meets of the year.

1. You Don’t Need an A+ Race

If you want to help your team advance to the next meet, or to place high at the state meet, you don’t need an A+ race. You simply need a solid race to help your team. If every a...