How to Safely Increase Mileage as a High School Runner
Every May, I get some version of the same text. It comes from a junior who just ran 16:40 at…
Injury Prevention
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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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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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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…
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Mind the Gap: Why High School Runners Break Down in Their First Year of College
Mind the Gap: Prevent High School Runner Injuries Your athletes have the lungs of a D1 runner. Their tendons, bones,…
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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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Super Shoes: Are They Worth It?
Super Shoes: Do they work for the average runner or just the elites? And, are they worth it?
