Consistency Is Key: Training Principles for Distance Coaches

Introduction

• Introduction
• Coach Jay's Background
• What Do High School Athletes Need To Know?
• Overview Of This Course

Before You Even Lace Up Your Shoes

• Before You Even Lace Up Your Shoes
• Remember That Talent and Excellence Are Not The Same Thing
• Build Your Attention Span for Hard Work
• Core X and other General Strength routines
• Know That Progress Is Not Linear
• Understand There Are Dozens of Ways to Train

What To Train

• What To Train - Introduction
• Build The Engine
• Strengthen The Chassis
• Rev The Engine Most Days

How To Train

• How To Train - Introduction
• Run By Feel
• Do Easy Days Easy and Hard Days Hard
• General Adaptation Syndrome
• Run Race Pace (or faster)
• Know You Could Have Run Farther or Faster (or Both)
• Prepare for Running Fast, Faster, Fastest

Workouts

• Long Runs
• Running Circuits
• Fartlek Workouts
• Progression Runs
• Who Do You Coach To in Cross Country?
• Threshold Runs

Support Your Training

• Racing
• Remember To Sleep
• Don't Forget Nutrition
• Listen To Your Body
• Conclusion and book discount code