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Can I run the 1500m and the 3…

04/08/21 More

Can I run the 1500m and the 300m?

I will be 11 for track this year so I can run the 3000m!! How will this change the events I run at track meets this year last year I did the 1500, 800 and long jump? Can I run 3000 and 1500 at meets …

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Strength training for 7th gra…

04/23/20 More

Strength training for 7th grader.

I appreciate you guys spending time and the Q/A. As we have no target date to key in on training for XC as an incoming 7th grader, what would be some ideal strength training to throw in a couple of t…

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How much to let a nine year o…

04/23/20 More

How much to let a nine year old run so it …

My son, 9 yrs old really enjoys running. He does the 800 & 1500 in track and runs the 2K for xc with a youth team. He trains all year and has a lot of endurance and will run a 5K once in a while …

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What are important vitamins f…

04/23/20 More

What are important vitamins for female run…

What are the most important vitamins/minerals for female athletes to have in their diets, and are there any that should be taken as supplemental vitamins too?

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How to handle competing pract…

04/23/20 More

How to handle competing practices with JO'…

My daughter runs both Junior Olympics and Middle School (T&F and XC). At points, there are competing practices during the week (MS from 130 to 3 - Monday to Friday) which is usually lighter and t…

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Asking about race tactics for…

04/23/20 More

Asking about race tactics for 1500/3000 ra…

My daughter runs the 1500/3000 in Junior Olympics and the mile in Middle School. Would you suggest that each race be performed at maximum effort or would you work on specific race tactics (start of r…

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Is there an exercise for inco…

04/23/20 More

Is there an exercise for incorrect foot st…

I noticed when my daughter Jessica runs, she has a tendency to strike on the balls of her feet but slightly to the outside on both (just under the little toe). Is there an exercise you could recommen…

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Advice for middle school athl…

04/23/20 More

Advice for middle school athletes?

What’s your best advice for a middle school athlete?

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What if you like the 400m and…

04/23/20 More

What if you like the 400m and distance?

What are your thoughts on when a runner both really likes the 400m and cross-country (3k) distance? When I"m training with track I'm asked to decide whether to "work with the sprinters or the distanc…

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Advice for a girl where body …

04/22/20 More

Advice for a girl where body was focused o…

Asked by Sonya - What advice do you have to a girl who has experienced a season where her body was more focused on growing, and typical performance just wasn't coming? It was really frustrating it se…

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