XC Training System

Michigan Track and XC Coaches - Videos and Free PDFs

This page has every video and every PDF I reverenced in the two live classes.

Here's the recording of the first class...

I talked about the Car Analogy from Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner.

You can get these three chapters from the book, plus three other chapters by sharing your email.

 

During the class I touched on the workout we use to "build the aerobic engine." They are...

  • Long Runs
  • Fartlek Runs
  • Progression Runs
  • Aerobic Repeats
  • 30-90 Fartlek

We use these workouts all year. Read more in The Best Cross Country Workouts article.

Access all documents covered in both classes with the comprehensive 40-page Track Training Essentials PDF. Simply enter your email below to download. Using the same email for multiple resources? No worries - you'll only receive one newsletter.

The PDF Includes:

  • The Progression of Strides document
  • The Red and Orange Post-run documents
  • Five weeks of training for every level of athlete
  • QR codes that take you to the videos on YouTube
  • QR codes that your athletes can scan to get the videos on their phon

 

Here's the recording of the second class... 

Must-read Track Articles

Here's the 800m Pre-Race Day article.

Here is the article on How To Break 2:00 and 2:20 in the 800m.

Make sure to share this article with your athletes once they've run a couple of races: Running a PR in Track - 12 Tips for a Breakthrough Performance.