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Lesson 5:
Training Blocks for Four-Eight Distance Runners
In this comprehensive training plan, athletes specializing in the four-eight distances receive tailored workouts and recovery periods over six-week blocks. Designed to accommodate cross-country athletes and those focusing on speed development, the plan emphasizes varied sessions, including VO2 max workouts, tempo efforts, recovery days, and hill charges. The inclusion of time trials with non-standard distances fosters a mindset of training over performance, reducing undue stress on athletes during the offseason. This structured approach ensures athletes maximize their potential while minimizing the risk of injury and burnout, making it ideal for coaches seeking to elevate their four-eight distance runners' performance.
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In Coach Eamon McKenna's insightful lecture, "Middle Distance Training from a Cross Country Perspective," he delves into the nuanced world of coaching student-athletes in track and field, particularly focusing on middle-distance events. Throughout the lecture, McKenna shares valuable lessons drawn from his extensive experience, emphasizing the importance of individualized coaching approaches ta...
