Freshman Running Mileage Guide: Progression, Strides, and Safety
The Guide to Freshman Mileage Many high school coaches are so terrified of “breaking” a freshman that they accidentally train…
Training Articles for High School XC and Track Coaches
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A PRINTABLE GUIDE FOR RACE DAY RESILIANCE
Race-Day Mental Preparation Guide A personal record isn’t just built on miles; it’s built on mindset. As both a distance…
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Why Your Deadlift is Helping Your 5k
Deadlifts for 5K Speed If you walk into a traditional running store or consult a generic marathon plan from the…
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Niwot XC: Inside AMERICA’s BEST XC PROGRAM
Niwot XC Training Blueprint: Inside Kelly Christensen’s Championship System Whatever they’re doing at Niwot is working. The boys’ team ended…
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How to Blend Daniels VDOT Paces with Heart Rate Training
Runners love data, but not all numbers tell the same story. In the endurance world, we speak two primary languages:…
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Why Jane Hedengren is the Blueprint for the Modern Distance Runner
Why Jane Hedengren Is the Blueprint for the Modern Distance Runner Updated October 20, 2026 Jane Hedengren’s 2026 season This…
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High School vs. Club Team: The Dangers of the Dual-Coaching Model
The Hidden Risks of Dual Coaching for High School Runners The landscape of high school distance running has changed. What…
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Zone 2 Training vs. The Daniels Method: What is an EASY run?
Zone 2 Training vs. the Daniels Method: What Is an Easy Run? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve…
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The Ultimate Race Day Packing List: Essentials for Track and Cross Country
Race Day Packing List Essentials The hard training is done. The miles are in your legs. But the night before…
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Coaching Girls Cross Country What Science Says About Training Differences
Coaching Female Distance Runners: What the Science Actually Says I stood at the 2.5-mile mark of the NH XC Division…
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Rolling 200s: A Workout to Increase 800m Speed
Extending Training Time at Goal Race Pace: A Case Study To increase my athletes’ training time at their goal race…
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Iglói Intervals: The Fresh vs Hard Interval System Explained
Mihaly Igloi is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished middle distance coaches in history. During his tenure in the 1950s and 1960s, his athletes shattered an impressive 49 world records and 45 American records. Igloi’s training methods were known to be rigorous, unconventional, and very different from contemporary coaching techniques. Nonetheless, certain fundamental principles from Coach Igloi’s training regimen remain relevant and can help elevate the performance of high school distance runners.
