My official stance on XC tie breakers: If the top-5 runners from each team couldn't decide who was the better team, then I don't see why scoring the same top-5 but in a different way makes much sense The 6th runner shows who has more depth and makes the full team matter more

In training it's easy to focus on the details and miss the bigger picture -- Don't use 1% solutions for 99% problems

Mark Belger set the 880-yard high school national record and in college went on to earn the most gold watches at #pennrelays with 10 total

Building a Miler - Part 2 Addressing the Metabolic Demands enduranceexplained.com/building-a-mil…

There are very few "great workouts" when looked at in isolation A great workout in the wrong place or with the wrong progression surrounding it can cause just as many problems as a "bad workout" on its own

Time Off Between Seasons A different way to structure time off to recover after a long season

Feeling Prepared > Feeling "Good"

Minimum vs. Maximum Effective Dose Why do we shoot for the minimum effective dose and not the maximum effective dose? enduranceexplained.com/minimum-effect…

Muscle Activation differences in flat vs. uphill running

Breaking the mold without breaking the progression How do you go off script in training and still keep things headed in the right direction? enduranceexplained.com/breaking-the-m…

Reframing Missed Mileage

For coaches that have coached over a decade: Has your approach to training and racing changed? If so, how? Your experience could be a short-cut for a fellow coach just starting out in the game! 🟢Personally, I mix workout intensities more and almost never talk about splits

Bell Curves in Training: Finding the ideal training spot to maximize performance and limit risk

The frustrating/cool part of running is that it can't be rushed. Your body can't absorb more stress than is reasonable. You usually can't handle "too much, too soon, too fast." There is no shortcut. Becoming a good runner is a test of patience, one training session at a time.

Two vs Three Workout Per Week running programs - Part 1