Dr. Jason Saltmarsh

Freshman Running Mileage Guide: Progression, Strides, and Safety

July 21, 2026

The Guide to Freshman Mileage Many high school coaches are so terrified of “breaking” a freshman that they accidentally train…

April 18, 2026

Race-Day Mental Preparation Guide A personal record isn’t just built on miles; it’s built on mindset. As both a distance…

Training

May 6, 2026

Deadlifts for 5K Speed If you walk into a traditional running store or consult a generic marathon plan from the…

April 18, 2026

Niwot XC Training Blueprint: Inside Kelly Christensen’s Championship System Whatever they’re doing at Niwot is working. The boys’ team ended…

Training

April 29, 2026

Runners love data, but not all numbers tell the same story. In the endurance world, we speak two primary languages:…

Training

October 20, 2026

Why Jane Hedengren Is the Blueprint for the Modern Distance Runner Updated October 20, 2026 Jane Hedengren’s 2026 season This…

April 18, 2026

The Hidden Risks of Dual Coaching for High School Runners The landscape of high school distance running has changed. What…

Training

April 18, 2026

Zone 2 Training vs. the Daniels Method: What Is an Easy Run? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve…

April 18, 2026

Race Day Packing List Essentials The hard training is done. The miles are in your legs. But the night before…

August 21, 2026

Coaching Female Distance Runners: What the Science Actually Says I stood at the 2.5-mile mark of the NH XC Division…

May 6, 2026

Extending Training Time at Goal Race Pace: A Case Study To increase my athletes’ training time at their goal race…

Training

July 29, 2026

Jack Daniels, former Olympian and esteemed exercise scientist, is renowned as an iconic figure in distance running. Recognized as the…