A Test for Aerobic Capacity Cross Country Training Scott Christensen There are many tests available for coaches to use in assessing the track and field and cross country athletes abilities on their teams. Throws coaches commonly use the over-head backward toss of the shot, jumping coaches use the three-legged bound, and distance coaches use…… More
Read More | 1 CommentSpeed and Ancillary Training in the Distance Events Boo Schexnayder Schexnayder Athletic Consulting Perspectives. Run training geared toward the development of energy system efficiency, cardiovascular fitness, and buffering capabilities is the foundation of any good distance program. Yet, there are several other forms of training that are applicable to endurance training, serving a specific…… More
Read More | CommentThe Tempo Run Cross Country Training Scott Christensen The tempo run is a valuable training unit component that should be found in the microcycles of both middle-distance and distance runners, including cross country athletes. The name is derived from a musical term that refers to a recognized “rate of speed”. The rate of speed,…… More
Read More | 1 CommentCold Weather Considerations for the Runner Cross Country Training Scott Christensen Distance running at any temperature generates metabolic heat production inside the athlete. The chemical conversion of carbohydrate and fats to ATP is only about 35% efficient, with the remaining 65% lost as heat in the complicated bio-chemical processes inside the cell. While this seems…… More
Read More | 2 CommentsHeat Considerations for the Runner Cross Country Training Scott Christensen There are a number of environmental considerations that will affect the effort and performance of the cross-country runner. One of the physiological results of running at any speed is an increase in internal heat production which is due to an increase in the metabolism of…… More
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