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  • Salty Talks Ep. 2 — How Many Miles Should a Freshman Run?

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  • cross country runners training in wildfire smoke
    Injury Prevention | XC Training

    Running in Wildfire Smoke: A Cross Country Training Guide

  • safely increase mileage for high school runners girl running at sunrise
    XC Training | Team Culture

    How to Keep High School Cross Country Athletes Engaged and Focused All Summer

  • running in the heat and looking at watch and metrics to determine pace
    Injury Prevention | Deep Dives

    Running in the Heat: Pace Adjustments and Safety Limits

  • High school runner performing barefoot strides on grass to improve form and prevent injury.
    Training Strategies | Deep Dives | XC Training

    Why Do We Add Strides on Easy Days?

  • A determined high school freshman cross country runner with her hair in a ponytail competes mid-stride on a winding grass path during late afternoon golden hour.
    Athlete Development | Deep Dives | XC Training

    Middle School to High School Cross Country: A Coach’s Guide to the Hardest Transition in Youth Running

  • High school cross country runners racing — Forging Iron
    Training Strategies | Coaching Tools | Team Culture

    Forging Iron: Mastering the Pre-Season Grind (Part 1 of 3)

  • High school cross country runners racing — Progressive Mileage Guidelines by Age and Experience
    Training Strategies

    Progressive Mileage Guidelines for High School Runners

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