CJJ Media

09/10/2026

It's called an endurance sport because you have to learn the skill of enduring discomfort.

09/09/2026

52 days until Saturday, October 31.

What is in your control in the next 52 days? What isn't?

A high school runner can make a jump in fitness in 52 days. Keep your easy days easy so your hard days can be hard (races are hard days).

Sleep to support your training.

Let's go!

09/08/2026

Show me a program where the varsity runners cheer on the JV runners and the freshman runners, and I'll show you a team that will be at the state meet for years to come.

Related...

Upperclassman: You have no idea how cool this is for freshmen and sophomores.

09/06/2026

If you get 1 percent better each day for the next 48 days you'll be 61 percent better on Sat, Oct 24.

"Wait - why isn't it 48 percent?"

Because improvement compounds.

But be careful, this doesn't mean harder hard days. A smart recovery day makes you better.

09/05/2026

Train smart always.
Train hard a few times a week.
When the gun goes off, "compete!"

The recipe for the best XC season of your life is simple.

Let's go!

09/04/2026

If your coach asks you to do a hard workout and endure discomfort, this is a fantastic opportunity to become a better runner.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable during the workout, and practice keeping a calm mind.

Take advantage of this chance to get better.

Let's go!

09/03/2026

If you're a sophomore or junior and you want to have a great program for the coming years, simply do this:

Talk to freshmen.

Learn their names.

It really is that simple.

Let's go!

09/02/2026

You're willing to run hard on hard days. You're willing to be uncomfortable on race day.

But are you willing to go easy on your easy days?

Keep your easy days easy so your hard days - including races - can be hard.

Let's go!

09/01/2026