Distance Running

Cross Training for Runners: A Complete Guide for High School Distance Programs

• Admin
• Athletic training , Distance running

High school distance runners face unique training challenges that don’t exist in many other sports. The repetitive impact of running thousands of weekly strides stresses the same muscle groups, joints, and connective tissues throughout cross country season, indoor track, outdoor track, and summer base building. Overuse injuries sideline talented runners. Training plateaus frustrate athletes putting in consistent mileage. Burnout diminishes enthusiasm for the sport during what should be formative competitive years.