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Cross Country Summer Training Guide 2013

June 4, 2013 | Brian Sabin

STACK's Cross Country Summer Training Guide was developed by Andrew Kastor, head coach of the Mammoth Track Club. Kastor and his wife, 2004 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Deena Kastor, train Olympians, elite runners and high school athletes. Training Tips Here's what Kastor had...

Master the Hills to Dominate Your Cross Country Race

October 3, 2012 | Corbin Lang

Knowing how to run the hills makes a huge difference in a race. To be a dominant cross-country runner, you need to master hills—not just climbing up but racing down as well. Running hills requires not only stamina, but also...

5 Top Weight Room Exercises for Cross Country Runners

September 14, 2012 | Corey Davis

Running more than three miles at a competitive pace requires grueling effort, practice and discipline. When training for cross country, you need to focus primarily on endurance; but don't make the mistake many cross country athletes do of avoiding the...

Strength Training for Cross Country Runners

August 23, 2012 | Corbin Lang

Far too many cross-country runners avoid weight training. But these endurance athletes will benefit by incorporating strength training into their programs. Increased upper body strength helps delay arm and posture fatigue during a race. Increased leg strength enhances running efficiency,...

Weight Room Training Tips for Cross Country Runners

July 21, 2012 | Dennis Kline

If you want to be a successful cross-country runner, you training should involve more than just running. In addition to a running plan, competitive runners need to perform strength training. The benefits of strength training include better coordination, improved stability and...

Summer Cross Country Training Workouts

July 16, 2012 | Corbin Lang

Before you know it, cross country season will be here, which makes now a key time to transition from your running to your training. However, taking on too much all at once can cause injury, so before attempting workouts, complete at...

Tyson Gay: Running Back

June 1, 2012 | Zac Clark

The fastest man in America is taking it slow. Tyson Gay, one of the most decorated U.S. sprinters of the last decade, has been preparing to compete for Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash, the crown jewel of events in the...

Run Faster, Smarter and Longer With Plyometrics

January 11, 2012 | Jennifer Sale

Distance runners are among the world's most disciplined athletes. They chart a pace for every mile of a race and stick to their plan no matter what the field does. They plan their training months in advance and are not...

Exercises to Prevent Shin Splints

December 20, 2011 | John Cissik

Shin splints are nearly inevitable if you're a runner or sprinter. Caused by either an inflammation of shin muscles or small microfractures on the tibia (the shinbone), shin splints generate pain when you walk, run or sprint. Typically, you only...

Elite 50: Ranking the Nation’s Top Women's Cross Country Programs

November 30, 2011 | Dustin Brady

In our women's cross country rankings, we take you beyond wins and losses to reveal what truly makes a college cross country program great. To come up with our list of the top 10 women's cross country programs, we consider...

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