Coach’s Corner

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Notes On Hill Training

Consider hill training sessions over the next 4 weeks to improve your power, speed and running posture.

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Dream Big

Dreaming is different than goal setting…

The Comeback

The comeback is accomplished in the relative obscurity of smaller steps performed without fanfare, often with no one watching.

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A Way In

Cross country practice doesn’t start for three weeks. This seems like an ideal time to commit some senseless act of mischief.

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Happy Trails

The next time you see that little gap in the trees, or the inkling of what might be a trail, I encourage you to safely investigate.

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Down Time

For two decades I’ve balanced writing books and coaching distance runners at the local high school.

Mid Season Check-In

Three quick guidelines for mid-season assessment that athletes and coaches can apply to their own situation.

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Injuries and Everyday Life

Running pitfalls exist everywhere in our everyday lives. Many runners don’t do a good job of drawing the connections between things that we do in