Distance Training: The Basics outlines how coaches can structure their efforts for developing a successful distance training program. In a step-by-step manner, this running course outlines the fundamental factors that should be a key part of a training plan for endurance athletes. In that regard, this course details the training elements that should be incorporated into summer training, winter workouts, and sessions during the track season. This coaching course also discusses several of the gender-related considerations for training female athletes as opposed to male athletes. In addition, Coach Taylor points out some of the difference between workouts for the 800m event and workouts for the mile and 2-mile events. Among the topics covered:
- Training plan
- Summer training
- Cross country fall
- Winter workouts
- Distance training
- Track season
- Male vs. female athletes
- Training programs
- Types of workouts
