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 ...
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...
