Elementary cross country practice

Some game ideas for kids' cross country teams to get in hill work.

Start a Run Club at your school! Physical activity can help our kids succeed academically, stimulating brain growth and improving focus.

Scott Christensen breaks down everything you need to know about designing a modern and effective cross country warmup for your next practice.

An incentive program and a solution to motivating kids to keep running during cross country season!

Get effective cross country practice workouts, including plyometrics and agility drills, to use for your team or individual training. #crosscountrytraining #crosscountryrunning

Literally everything you will need to know about coaching a team of kids for cross country season!

A young runner making strides on a cross-country course, symbolizing the endurance of middle school distance running.

We're Going to State!!! I don't want to pretend that I am the most amazing Cross Country Coach out there - but I was voted ISL Coach of the Year... This season was certainly a learning process for me, to say the least, but I think it is important to pass on some of the things I learned throughout this season. 1. A Plan for the Day! I know this probably seems like a no brainer but it is harder than one might think to plan out the activities for the practice. Doing this keeps the flow of…

Everything you need to know about summer training for fall cross country

Intelligent middle school cross country training needs to have the athlete's long-term development in mind. Here are the warm-ups, workouts, and the essential post-run strength and mobility middle school athletes need to stay injury-free. This training plan will work in any environment.