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Building Team Culture: From Fun to Fierce
Building a successful high school cross-country (XC) or track team isn’t just about individual talent or winning races—it’s about cultivating a team culture that thrives on unity, camaraderie, and common goals. A tight-knit team culture can significantly impact a team’s performance. And, if your team is anything like mine, you know that half the reason…
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College Recruitment: Navigating the Process
Securing a spot on a collegiate cross country team involves more than just impressive race times. Navigating the recruitment process requires a strategic approach that includes academics and effective communication with collegiate coaches.
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Kenyan Diagonals: A XC Game Changer
If you are looking for a way to spice up your cross-country training and improve your speed, endurance and efficiency, you might want to try Kenyan diagonals.
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A Running Epidemic: Iron Deficiency
She had always been a strong competitor. She consistently placed in the top three on her team in varsity cross country races. As a Nordic skier, gymnast, cyclist, and lacrosse player, she was known for her impressive endurance, toughness and stamina. However, during her junior year of cross country, Sierra began to experience a noticeable…
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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?
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The Mileage Manifesto for Distance Runners
For those entering the realm of distance running, be it on tracks, trails, or roads, the significance of mileage cannot be overstated.
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Preseason Training for Cross Country
As preseason training for high school cross country begins, many athletes have questions. Read on to see answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about preseason training for cross country.
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Less is More: Avoid Overtraining
Undertraining is the secret to limiting injuries, avoiding burnout, and keeping athletes engaged and confident all season long.
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Helping Runners Overcome Race Anxiety
Think of mental toughness as the hat for your cowboy boots. It’s the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving greatness on the track.
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Mental Health of High School Athletes
The isolation, anxiety, and sadness that our high school athletes dealt with during the pandemic has opened the door to talk about something that once seemed too private to discuss, their mental health.
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