As coaches, we often talk about “generational talents”—athletes who don’t just win, but fundamentally shift the paradigm of what we believe is possible at the high school and collegiate levels. We saw it with Mary Cain, we saw it with Katelyn Tuohy, and now, we are witnessing it with Jane Hedengren. If you’ve been following…
The Hidden Risks of Dual Coaching for High School Runners The landscape of high school distance running has changed. What used to be a seasonal activity has morphed into a high-stakes, year-round industry. With high school times dropping to historic lows, it’s natural for parents and athletes to look for an edge. For many, that…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve been bombarded by the media obsession with Zone 2 training. You see it mentioned on Strava, Social Media, Runner World, even NPR called it the latest trend in fitness. I’ll break it down for you, explain how Zone 2 is defined and then compare it to the…
The hard training is done. The miles are in your legs. But the night before a big meet is often a stressful one. Doubts creep in and you start to wonder if you are really prepared. Here’s a easy way to take control of something. Use this race day packing list to help you sleep…
I stood at the 2.5-mile mark of the NH XC Division 1 championships at the brutal Derryfield Park course a few years back, watching one of my most dedicated varsity runners approach. She should have been surging. Instead, she looked gray. Her form was breaking down, her eyes were glazed, and she was fading fast….
Extending Training Time at Goal Race Pace: A Case Study To increase my athletes’ training time at their goal race pace, I’ve adopted a method inspired by Mahaly Igloi: consecutive high-intensity intervals with active recovery. This method has proven successful for my athletes at a variety of ability levels. The Challenge of Race-Pace Training It’s…