In this episode, we talk about the excitement that surrounds the week leading up to Sectional Saturday. We try to break down what the priorities are in training and mental prep through the final part of the season. Finally, we discuss how to navigate fall break when it comes during a crucial part of the postseason.

Two (very tired) coaches try to recapitulate the epic Nike "XC Town" Twilight Meet, as well as look at what kind of changes that may lie ahead as we enter the first edition of our new 3-round IHSAA tournament structure.

In this episode we talk about what kind of things change (and remain the same) as we enter the final weeks of the regular season. Also, we attempt a nuanced analysis of small and medium-sized schools in Indiana that are having success and what can be learned from them to grow our sport as a whole in the state.

In this episode we give our Top-5 "Do" lists for athletes and parents of Cross Country runners. We discuss some main qualities we believe it takes to be a good distance runner, as well as qualities that make up being a good parent of a distance runner.

In this episode we talk about the first weekend of racing in September. Recapping some stellar individual and team performances around the state. We also take time to discuss the topic of tempo/threshold running as well as begin to open up the topic of how we as coaches can collaborate with parents in our program.

In this episode we roll through another week of meets and performances, pointing out our top takeaways. Then, we dive into the topic of keeping athletes focused on the present and avoiding looking too far into the future. Finally, we discuss how athletes today may be harder on themselves than any previous generation, and how to help them navigate challenges in a positive way.

Not only is the Cross Country scene in Indiana heating up, so is the weather! In this episode we review the last week of meets and discuss some highlights. Also, We dive into the coaching of young distance runners, and finish the episode off by discussing how the hot weather rolling in this week influences our approach

In this episode we rundown several meets that happened during the opening Saturday of the IHSAA Cross Country season. We discuss team and individual performances that caught our eye, as well as discuss what makes the Indiana Cross Country community so connected and sharing.

In this episode, we dive into an 80/20 conversation. Not about the training book authored by Matt Fitzgerald. Instead, it's a discussion how most individuals, teams, or runners may only get 80% of full potential out of themselves, and what lies in the remaining 20%. We give several examples of coaches and teams in Indiana that are teaching us lessons about the "little things" that make them successful that we all could learn from.

In this episode, we discuss what changes, and what remains constant, as the official season of Cross Country gets underway. We try to take on topics like: Should our mileage and intensity continue to progress as meets start up? Is there a purpose to having the much-maligned mid-week meet on your schedules? We also contend that big workouts early in the season may instill confidence in our athletes that last well into October.