Winter Strength Training for Distance Runners
What the research actually supports: heavy loads paired with plyometrics. Two winter sessions, the movement pairs, and the no-weights version.
Injury Prevention
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Cross Country Coach Gear That Lasts All Season (2026)
The short version Split your list in two. The school buys course equipment, timing, and team supplies through a purchase…
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Heel Pain in Young Runners: A Coach’s Guide to Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease is the most common cause of heel pain in growing runners. How to spot it, what the evidence says about treatment, and how to manage training around it.
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Running in Wildfire Smoke: A Cross Country Training Guide
A coach-to-coach guide for cross country training in wildfire smoke. Learn how to read the AQI, modify workouts, and keep your runners safe and fit.
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Running in the Heat: Pace Adjustments and Safety Limits
Running in the Heat: How Much to Slow Down, and When to Stop Why dew point matters more than temperature,…
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The Crucial Two Weeks: Post-Track Season Recovery for HS Distance Runners
Jack texted me before he’d even arrived home that night. He’d just gotten off the bus from the New England…
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Sleep and Recovery for High School Distance Runners: The Complete Guide
Let me tell you about Marcus. Junior year. Cross country. Second man on the team. The kind of kid who…
