Category: Running Potential
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From Shutdown to Showdown: Did COVID Spark a U.S. Men’s Distance Running Renaissance?
On the eve of the World Championships, the story of American men’s distance running feels like one of the most remarkable turnarounds in global sport. Just a few years ago, the idea of U.S. athletes consistently battling the East Africans on equal footing seemed ambitious at best. Yet by 2024 and into 2025, names like…
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Two Sports, One Season: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Cross country + soccer is the most common in-season double for Pennsylvania high schoolers. It’s tempting: more playing time, more fitness, more fun. But does the endurance engine of cross country really pair with the speed-and-sprint metabolism of soccer—and at what cost? Because this is a very sensitive topic, I included many sources in this…
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Rest, Recharge, and Refocus: Handing off Track Season to Cross Country Summer Training
By Coach Joe Carei (a guy who still carb-loads for 5Ks like they’re marathons) Now that States(for most track athletes) is over and the final baton has been passed, the last spike has been unlaced, and the echoes of the starter’s pistol fade into memory, high school track athletes find themselves in a strange land…
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Understanding Carbo-Loading for Race Day Success
When you think about preparing for a big race, you probably picture clocking miles, fine-tuning your running form, and maybe obsessing over which shoes will make you feel most like a cheetah. But there’s one critical part of race prep that doesn’t involve hitting the pavement: carbo-loading. That’s right, strategically consuming carbohydrates is like…
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5 Ways High School(and all) Runners Can Get Injured While Training in the Summer (And How to Avoid Them)
Summer is the perfect time for high school runners to build their base for the fall cross country season. With school out and the days long, it is an excellent opportunity to log some serious miles. However, with this training come certain risks. Injuries can derail even the most promising seasons if runners aren’t careful.…
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Youth Running: How much is too much?
Running is often hailed as a beneficial activity for people of all ages, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction. However, when it comes to children, questions arise regarding the appropriateness of training, the ideal mileage, and the potential psychological impacts of competitive running. I hope to introduce the benefit of health, mileage recommendations,…
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Proper Running Form = Less Injury
Running Form While running might seem like a natural movement, adopting or adapting a proper running form, for distance runners, is essential to minimize the risk of injury and optimize performance. The key elements of basic running form includes footstrike, arms and hands, posture, head and chin position, stride length and turnover as well as…
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Smile Your Way to a Personal Record
Recent studies have shed light on the fascinating connection between smiling and running, revealing the multifaceted ways in which a positive facial expression can translate into improved performances.
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