How Long Should Runners Take Off After Cross Country?
Seven to ten days with no running, then one week easy. What the break is for, and the letter to send families the week the season ends.
Recovery
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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…
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10-Day Training Cycle for High School Cross Country
You did not design the 7-day training week. You inherited it. Every coach who uses a Monday-through-Sunday training template is…
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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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