by Larry Eder
This is the fourth week of our summer cross-country mileage program, which gets you into shape a little more each day. This is for August 4, 2024, Day 7 of Week 4.
Week 4, Day 4, Summer Mileage Program
Welcome to the sixth day and fourth week of the 2024 Summer Mileage Program, which runs for ten weeks until mid-September.
Our goal is to build you into a strong cross-country runner.
This week is week 4. Your vacation is over. Now is the time to build consistent building blocks to being one tough cross-country runner. We want to help all 560,000 boys and girls in high school cross country! We love it! You are getting stronger each and every day!
Sunday is our day of the week for the long run.
We suggest long runs with a variety of terrains, including hills.
Remember, that is our secret weapon.
You can find your favorite spot if you like.
Sunday , August 4, 2024
Long runs were my favorite day of the week.
Today, you are running 65-70 minutes.
Keep the pace moderate, but add a few hills.
Enjoy the views, appreciate nature.
Remember to check your shoes before and after the long run.
Then, Cool down, stretch, and hydrate!
Good luck!
Enjoy your summer running.
What do you want to do this summer? What do you want to achieve?
To learn about the late Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975), please read this fantastic book by Tom Jordan ( I have gone through six copies and read it 12 times): https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Americas-Greatest-Running-Prefontaine/dp/0875964575
To enjoy an excellent photo gallery of Steve Prefontaine, courtesy of the Eugene-Register Guard, please go here: https://www.registerguard.com/picture-gallery/sports/2022/07/07/oregon-distance-runner-phenomenon-steve-prefontaine-olympican-eugene-hayward-field/7336370001/.
