Cross Country
Read and React: Born To Run
Over the past few decades, science and technology have become huge factors in the realm of sports, aiding the development of new and improved training gear that help athletes compete [...]
Interview With Kara Goucher
Editor's note: Kara Goucher inspired this writer to train for the Chicago Marathon. Kara Goucher knows what it takes to go long and stay strong. Her third-place finishes in [...]
Stretch and Run With Portland Cross Country
Rob Conner, head XC coach for the University of Portland, reveals how his Pilots earn their stripes on flexibility missions. Purchase bananas and spinach at the supermarket. Huh? Hydration [...]
Interval Training Q&A
Remember when the purpose of your off-season training was to improve for the upcoming season? Well, for college trackletes, those days are long gone. “I heard a famous coach once [...]
Interview With Nicole Edwards
Having a hard time getting noticed? Learn from Nicole Edwards’ recruiting experience. The University of Michigan cross country standout landed in Ann Arbor, more than 1,000 miles away from her [...]
Tips on Buying an Athletic Watch
Looking to buy a high-performing athletic watch? Make sure it works out before you work out, by keying in on these expert tips. “A lot of neat features [are [...]
In the Running
Erin Sprague hits the road at six a.m., five days a week. She’s not on her way to work. Instead, she heads to Central Park to log another long [...]
FSU T&F Recruiting Advice
How did the Seminoles’ men’s outdoor T&F team become two-time reigning national champs? Simple. Florida State head coach Bob Braman built a powerhouse of record-breaking trackletes—like All-American ACC Male Athlete [...]
How Colorado Cross Country Tapers
By Scott Macker Having coached 15 conference champions, 13 regional title winners, 60 All-Americans and six USA cross country champions during his 12 years at the helm, Mark Wetmore, [...]
Conditioning with Duke Cross Country
Learn what it takes to develop an aerobic base specific to running distance.By: Chad Zimmerman Despite what you might think, building your aerobic base does not start with marching in [...]