by Larry Eder
The road to 2025 racing is just prior to Nationals!
We have built Spring Track & Field now for 15 weeks!
Now, we are at the final sharpening for some.
NIKE Outdoor is June 19-22 (includes USATF Juniors),
For many, time to take a two-three week light break prior to Summer Mileage.
Thanks to the nice notes from coaches and athletes.
We will begin our slow launch of Summer Mileage on June 2 as well.
Today is June 16 , 2025
For Those Sharpening, we suggest the following:
Monday, warm up, 45 minutes of easy running, cooldown
For Slow Summer launch, two weeks of Easy Running:
Warm-up, 30 minutes on bike, walking or swimming.
Hydrate and stretch. Always hydrate.
Some thoughts on summer mileage program.
Have you considered cross country?
Cross Country is offered in over 16,500 high schools and many junior high schools. It normally goes from mid-August to November for most. To prepare for cross country, we at RunBlogRun encourage you and your 550,000 closest friends who like the 400m to 5,000m, consider cross country!
It is a great way to stay in shape and it builds your fitness so that you are ready for the challenges of cross country.
What motivated Steve Prefontaine in the summer between his sophomore and junior year?
Was it the knowledge that he had not done his very best in track and field? Perhaps, he had not taken his commitment as serious as he thought he should?
When you have not achieved what you expected, how do you respond? Are you being called to put in some more effort? Many of us have had those challenges, and Summer mileage is a great program to get one self focused.
Think about five things you can do better for fall cross country, write them on a post card, and tape it to a place in your room where you will see it at least once a day!
Remember to drink 8 glasses of water, 12 ounces each a day!
Other book suggestions include Self Made Olympian by Ron Daws, A Clean Pair of Heels by Murray Halberg, and Pre! by Tom Jordan.
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Steve Prefontaine changed his trajectory when he focused on summer mileage and fitness during the summer after his sophomore year in high school. Steve had not made the state meet that year, and he was devestated. It would never happen again is what he told friends. So he ran each day, all summer long, Not just miles, but tough essions, so that he would come back strong. Is that what you want to do?
