Katelyn Tuohy: A Lesson in Long-Term Athlete Development
Updated October 20, 2026 Where Katelyn Tuohy is now Yes, she is still running. Tuohy signed a professional contract with…
Training Articles for High School XC and Track Coaches
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Diljeet Taylor’s System: How BYU Builds Distance Champions
Jane Hedengren arrived at BYU having done something no female high school distance runner in American history had done: broken…
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Sean Brosnan’s Training System: The Newbury Park Blueprint
In 2016, Sean Brosnan walked into Newbury Park High School cross country and told his athletes and their parents something…
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Cole Hocker’s Training Blueprint: What High School Coaches Need to Know
What Cole Hocker’s Olympic Record Teaches Every High School Coach About Speed, Volume, and the Long Game Cole Hocker crossed…
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How to Build a Cross Country Team from Scratch
My first year as a cross country coach went something like this. The previous girls cross country coach, a high…
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The EXACT Pre-Race Warmup for 800m and 1600m Runners (What the Science Actually Says)
Marcus lines up for the 1600m final. He jogged two laps and did a few leg swings. His coach told…
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Does Nasal Breathing Make You a Better Runner? What the Science Actually Says
Nasal Breathing for Runners: What the Science Actually Says One of my athletes showed up to practice last fall wearing…
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How Chronic Sleep Debt is Wrecking Your XC Season (And How Coaches Can Fix It)
I need to tell you about Casey. Sixteen years old. Hardest worker on the team. No debate. First one to…
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Maintaining the Aerobic Stimulus During Spring Break
Does missing a week of training matter? A USATF Level 2 coach explains the science of running detraining and provides a 7-day vacation maintenance plan.
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Early Season Distance Training: 2-Week Plan
Early Season Distance Training Plan for High School Distance Runners Track Middle DistanceKey Takeaways Injury Prevention Over Optimism: Keep every…
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Strength Training for High School Distance Runners: The 2-Session Protocol
Coach’s Note: The research is clear. Two well-designed sessions per week improve running economy, reduce injury risk, and build the…
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The High School Coach’s Guide to the Norwegian Method
The short answer High school runners should not copy the Norwegian Method. Double threshold days, lactate meters, and 100-plus-mile weeks…
