How to Mark a Cross Country Course
The short version Mark the ground and the air. Paint or line the course route, then add directional flags high…
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When Half Your Team Didn’t Train This Summer
Bekka showed up to the alumni race on a steamy Friday evening in August. She had barely run all summer….
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How Long Is a Cross Country Race? Distances and Average Times
The short answer A high school cross country race is 5,000 meters, or 3.1 miles. Middle school races run 1.5…
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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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12 Middle School Cross Country Workouts Disguised as Games
Twelve middle school cross country workouts built as games, with the dose, the setup, and the way each one goes wrong. Real training, not just fun.
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How to Coach Middle School Cross Country
How to coach middle school cross country: practice structure, volume in minutes not miles, workouts disguised as games, and grades 5 to 12 on one field.
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Jackson Spencer Training: The Undefeated Blueprint (2026)
Jackson Spencer Training: The Undefeated Blueprint (2026) How a Utah Senior Went Undefeated Across Nine Races, Swept Both National Titles,…
