What Nobody Tells You About Summer Base Building
Everyone obsesses over the October state meet, but July is where cross country season is actually won or lost. Here's why base building now matters most.
Why July Is the Month That Actually Decides Your Cross Country Season
Everyone obsesses over the October state meet, but July is where cross country season is actually won or lost. Here's why base building now matters most.
What Nobody Tells You About Jumping From High School to College Distance Running
Talented high school runners get blindsided by college running all the time. Here's what actually changes, from mileage to competition to recovery, and how to get ahead of it.
What It Looks Like Inside the Distance Collective
Not 1-on-1 coaching, but 25+ hours of on-site NCAA-level coaching, form work, and race prep for $500 a season. Here's exactly what's included in the Distance Collective's Race and Train program.
Coaching for Middle School and High School Distance Runners: What It Looks Like Inside the Distance Collective
Custom training plans, daily coach access, and college recruiting guidance — here's what coaching inside the Distance Collective actually looks like for middle and high school distance runners.
What Parents Should Look for in a Cross Country Coach Beyond the Team
Team practice can only take a serious runner so far. Here's what parents should actually look for — beyond the school team — when considering additional coaching for their athlete.
The JV-to-Varsity Blueprint: How Summer Training Closes the Gap
The gap between JV and varsity is almost entirely a fitness gap — and fitness gaps close in the summer. Here's the exact blueprint: progressive mileage, real easy days, one smart workout a week, and the strength work most runners skip.
From State Champion to Division I Head Coach: The Story Behind the Distance Collective
State champion, five time Horizon League champion, pro triathlete, Division I head coach. Here's the full story behind the coaching inside the Distance Collective.