We’ve released a total of FIVE new middle distance/distance training programs covering a variety of events and topics. They’re all created by 30+ year high school coaching veteran and USTFCCCA Lead Endurance Instructor, Scott Christensen. (You can also take a look at all of Coach Christensen’s other middle distance and distance training programs.) Most of our…
Archives for 1600m training
Top 3 Reasons to ‘Like’ our New Fan Page
If you haven’t already, here are 3 reasons to bookmark the Complete Track and Field Facebook Fan Page. 1. Email is dead. Ok, it’s not dead. But it’s on life support. Outside of work, how often do you really check your email? If anything, you go right to Facebook. That’s what I do. And…
How to Train Around Dual Meets (video)
Ah, yes. Dual meets. The bane of the existence of any Championship caliber program. I’ve already written about how I feel about dual meets, so I won’t go into that here. But, if you’re forced to compete in too many dual meets during the season, want to know how to deal with/train around multiple dual…
Q&A: Morning runs after a hard workout?
In addition to over 2.5 hours of excellent middle distance training information, Coach Christensen has agreed to answer training questions for anyone who invests in his program. Preparing the Elite Junior Middle Distance Runner (800-1600m) Here is one he answered the other day. Question: Hi Coach! I thoroughly enjoyed your talk and handouts, etc. Regarding…
Q&A: Tracking VO2 max + Using a 12 day Microcycle
One of the benefits of Scott Christensen’s ‘Preparing the Elite Junior Middle Distance Runner 800/1600’ is the opportunity to get answers to your training questions when you have them. Here are a couple of good ones for you to think about: Jason S.: How do you figure an athletes VO2 Max, and how do…
More answers to 800/1600 training questions
What’s the main reason our Master Classes are different than other programs and resources you’ve seen online? Access to the coaches. When coaches agree to create Master Class curriculum, they agree to continue to answer customer questions as long as the program is still available. So you won’t be left on your own to…
Cross Country Training Survey
With so many positive reviews from Scott Christensen’s 800/1600 training Master Class, we’ve been overwhelmed with requests for a similar program geared toward training Cross Country runners. In order to get such a program created with enough lead time that you can absorb the information, ask your questions and get plan your season, we…
Sprints Q&A: Block settings, finishing races and 400m workouts
Here are answers to three training questions I received lately: Question #1: What is your view on right leg vs left leg forward/back in blocks? -T.H. MY ANSWER: My view on right leg v left leg in the blocks is pretty standard, I believe. Generally, left handed people have their right leg forward in the…
Preparing the Elite Junior Middle Distance Runner (800-1600)
A few months ago I sent a survey asking for your questions about training middle distance runners. I took those responses and sent them to 14 year USATF Level II Lead Instructor Scott Christensen. He created an excellent new program, running over 2 hours and 35 minutes, called ‘Preparing the Elite Junior Middle Distance…