In this episode I sit down with Coach Nick Maas, head cross country and track and field coach of UW-Parkside in Kenosha, WI, my hometown. 

We discuss:

- Incorporating Sprint Training for distance runners ⁣ 

- WHY he NEVER runs with headphones on⁣ 

- The KEY to racing ⁣ 

- How learning all the events in track and field has helped him as a distance coach ⁣ 

- The KEY to becoming a better coach ⁣ 

- The IT factor of what the top athletes have ⁣ 

- His current training for ULTRAs⁣ 

- and of course.. his Breaking Five moment 

Nick can be contacted at maas@uwp.edu