Corbin Lang

Corbin Lang is the head track and field coach and a math teacher at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. He is a certified Level 2 Track Coach by the United States Track and Field Association. For almost 20 years, he has produced numerous league individual and team champions.

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Maximum Speed Track Workouts for Sprinters

March 18, 2013 | Corbin Lang

As a sprinter, you always have to find ways to get faster. You may have spent the off-season developing this skill, but you can continue increasing your sprinting speed once the track season begins. To improve your speed during the season...

Sprinter Workout for Explosive Acceleration

March 8, 2013 | Corbin Lang

Top sprinting speed might be flashier, but it's your start that sets you up for success during a race. To improve this critical component of a race, you must develop your explosive lower-body power. After exploding from a standstill off the...

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...

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,...

Increase Speed and Efficiency With Running Form Drills

August 10, 2012 | Corbin Lang

Improving your running form will make you a more efficient distance runner. As a more efficient runner, you will be faster, use less energy with each stride and have a lower risk for injury. Form drills are one of the best...

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...

Improving Your Dynamic Mobility Warm-Up

July 13, 2012 | Corbin Lang

Transitioning your body from normal daily activities to a training session is one of the most important components of training. It should be done before each training session, and it should have specific goals. It should raise your core temperature,...