High school cross country training plan

Scott Christensen explains how middle school training is not just a miniature version of high school and defines a more suited macro-based training program

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The best high school cross country workouts to help runners race fast in the fall are: Long Runs, Fartlek Runs, Progression Runs, Aerobic Repeats, and the 30-90 Fartlek. For athletes looking to get in shape in the summer, these workouts will help them race fast in XC and stay injury-free.

Everything you need to know about summer training for fall cross country

Training between the leaves

A training plan to keep in shape during the off season for cross country; or just for people who want to keep in shape during the winter, spring, and/or summer months.

April running plan for marathon training prep

Coach Scott Christensen reviews seven concepts related to cross country training theory that have changed slightly over the last year.