XC Training System
How Top Programs Get Maximum Aerobic Benefits While Preventing Injuries

๐Ÿ“Œ KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The most crucial concept for winter training success
  • Keep heart rate elevated by going directly from warm-up โ†’ run โ†’ strides โ†’ post-run work (no breaks)
  • Athletes get as much or more aerobic benefit with LESS running โ€” prevents injuries
  • This is why Jay's system keeps athletes injury-free while helping them PR
  • Works for any program, any environment, boys and girls, big schools and small
  • Change this approach in December...
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How To Train For Cross Country: A Comprehensive Cross Country Training Plan

ย ๐Ÿ“Œ KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • ย The Car Analogy: Build the aerobic engine, strengthen the chassis, rev the engine with strides
  • 5000m cross country = 95% aerobic metabolism โ€” build that engine year-round
  • "Metabolic changes occur faster than structural changes" โ€” chassis work prevents injuries
  • High school runners need chassis-strengthening work EVERY day they run
  • Practice structure: Dynamic warm-up โ†’ Workout/run โ†’ Strides โ†’ Post-run strength (no break...
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