Finally! Scott Christensen’s newest course is finally ready for you, and we can’t wait to see the results you get because of it. If you’re currently trying to incorporate a functional strength training and power development component to your middle distance and distance program, or you think you want to start, make sure to…
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Should You Get This New Advanced Topics in Cross Country Training Program?
If you’re the type of cross country coach who, when the right program comes along, isn’t afraid to spend actual human money in order to get better at coaching, keep reading. That being the case, I’ll skip all the standard fare marketing strategies and get right down to brass tacks: Is Scott Christensen’s new Advanced Topics in Cross…
Strength Training as a Primary Physical Component for Cross Country Runners
Strength is categorized as a primary physical component of the human body. The other primary physical components are speed, coordination, flexibility, and endurance. The aim of physical training is to improve the fitness of these five components in a balanced program to meet the specific demands of the sport. The role of a coach is…
Cross Country Training: Developing Positive Team Culture (Part 1)
Cross country running is considered a team sport by those in the know. Because the scoring of the meet is so tied into the efforts of all seven runners on a team it is imperative that a positive and selfless synergy exists between these runners if the team is to be successful. The coach is…
Scott Christensen’s 2 Favorite Cross Country Workouts
Most cross country coaches have been running since high school and college, or newly enjoy running now. There are some workouts that seem to always go very well for you, but others that result in an endless struggle. From these workouts emerge favorites, but they may not be the best type of work for your…