Summer Training For XC

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          midpackmag on May 20, 2004 at 4:06 am #9276

          well, my highschool boys have finished their season. one is going off to college on a running scholarship. he asked if i would put together a training program before he leaves for college in aug. his season begins sept. 4th and ends nov. 6. i am seeking suggestions for his summer running (and lifting). thanks!

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          Mike Young on May 21, 2004 at 11:45 am #28172

          I'd try to make a gradual progression of increasing milage throughout the summer. The increased milage of collegiate XC is what seems to hurt most new athletes and it seems that much of this could be prevented by smarter preparation.

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          ecuxctf on October 7, 2004 at 12:10 am #28173

          I agree, I had a athlete just go to college for running and he didnt do the mileage I told him he should do over the summer and he is struggling to adjust to the jump in mileage. I ran collegiate xc in recent years and I also had to adjust. Took me the first semester to adjust to the mileage.

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