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…
Training Articles for High School XC and Track Coaches
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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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Chronic Sleep Debt Is Wrecking Your Season
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: Stick to…
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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…
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The 6-Month Build: Why Your March Strategy Defines Your November Championship
High School Cross Country Base Building Plan: Start in March, Win in November While everyone else is focused on the…
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When Fatigue Becomes Overtraining
When Fatigue Becomes Overtraining A kid who trained hard all winter shows up to the first week of track looking…
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Best Running Shoes for Shin Splints (2026): Coach-Tested
Shin splints are the most common overuse injury in distance running, and the right shoe is one of the few…
