High School Cross Country Training & Coaching Guide – Part 2
🏃♂️ High School Cross Country: Mid/Regular Season Training Guide
Greg McMillan’s guide offers a structured approach to the mid/regular season phase of high school cross country, focusing on balancing increased training intensity with team cohesion.
🟡 Mid/Regular Season: Intensifying Training
- Increased Intensity: Introduce tempo runs and interval workouts while maintaining established mileage. Monitor athletes' heart rates to ensure they're training in the appropriate zones.
- Race Strategy: Use regular-season meets to experiment with tactics such as "pack running" to improve team performance. Encourage individual runners to try different strategies to identify what works best for them.
- Health Maintenance: Continue prehab routines, including strength training and running form drills, to prevent injuries. Allow for rest days or cross-training as needed to ensure athletes remain healthy.
- Goal Reassessment: Regularly check in with athletes on their progress toward goals set at the season's start. Adjust goals based on recent training and racing outcomes.
- Team Bonding: Maintain team traditions and activities to foster unity and keep morale high. Engage both athletes and parents in team events to build a supportive community.
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