Organized by Coach

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Aden, Jama

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Bideau, Nic
Bowerman, Bill

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Canova, Renato
Clohessy, Pat

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Daniels, Jack
Dellinger, Bill

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Hadd, John

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Igloi, Mihaly

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Salazar, Alberto
Schwartz, Tom "Tinman"
Stampfl, Franz

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Vigil, Joe

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Wardlaw, Chris
Wetmore, Mark
Wilt, Fred

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Nic Bideau


Coach of Craig Mottram and Sonia O'Sullivan

Coaching Middle and Long Distance Runners: A Commentary

Renato Canova


Short Bio

Marathon Training Methods
Something New in Training: The Methods of Renato Canova (written by John Davis w/ Canova's approval) (PDF)
Coach Canova on Duncan Kibet and James Kwambai (primary source for above)
Development of Strength Endurance

Jack Daniels


Jack Daniels, Ph.D., coached Cortland University runners to eight NCAA Division III National Championships and several individual titles. He is currently the coach of Wells University. Danniels is author of the immensely popular Daniels Running Formula and coauthor (with Jimmy Gilbert) of the 1979 series of peformance tables entitled Oxygen Power.

Running Training: Principles and Needs

Bill Dellinger


Short Bio

Cross Country Training
5,000 and 10,000-Meter Run Training
800m Training
Marathon Training

Jay Johnson


Short Bio

Speed Development: How and why to improve your real speed

John Kellogg


Short Bio

Four Principles To Correct Training
Maximizing Oxygen Uptake
Progressing to Peak Fitness
Low-Volume Rubbish
John Kellogg Training Advice
The Updated Training Wisdom of John Kellogg

Vin Lananna


Vin Lananna has coached a number of dominant collegiate cross country teams. He began as head coach of Dartmouth College, moved on to Stanford University, and served as Athletic Director for Oberlin College and the University of Oregon. Lananna also coached Nike Farm Team and was the U.S. track & field team at the 2011 World Championships and 2016 Olympic Games.

Coaching Middle-Distance and Distance Runners: Science or Art?

Arthur Lydiard


Short Bio

Arthur Lydiard's Athletic Training
A Lecture by Arthur Lydiard

Steve Magness


Short Bio

Do we need VO2max Workouts?
Finding the Right System
Avoiding the Hard/Easy Trap: Including moderate workouts can lead to outstanding results.
Doubling and Tripling Performance Incentives: A sensible approach to increasing mileage, recovery, and adaptation.
Managing Muscle Tension
The Peaking Problem
When Damage is a Good Thing: How to enhance training and recovery without hindering performance.
Workouts to Improve Lactate Clearing Rates
The "Old School" Approach to Sprint/Strength Work
Running Economy: Overrated and Misunderstood
Sprint Training for Distance Runners
Running Form Biomechanics
Doubles
High School Training
Strength Endurance: Lydiard Got it Wrong
Western vs. African Distance Runners
Passive vs. Active Form
Stretching's Role in Running
The Fallacy of VO2max-based Training
The Lactate Curve: What it is and How to Improve It
The Physiological Map

John Hadd"


Short Bio

Hadd's Approach to Distance Training

Terrence Mahon


Short Bio

Personality Trait Training Notes

Chris Puppione


Chris Puppione is the head coach of the men's and women's cross country teams as well as the distance coach of the men's and women's track teams at UC Davis.

Critical Velocity: A Pace Between

Joe Rubio


Short Bio

Joe Rubio's Fundamental Training Principles for the Competitive 1500M Runner (PDF)
Devising an Efficient Training Plan: The six essential training elements
Train Like a Miler, Race Like a Pro: Short, fast reps will help you race better at any distance.
Cross-Country Specific Training Tips: Adapting normal workouts for hill and dale
Sergio Reyes: A case study in year-round racing
Marathon Training and the Endless Season: Tweak the endless season model to keep you primed for a good long one
Always Ready to Race: With the right training schedule, you can be race-fit throughout the year
Aerobic Threshold Run, a Mid Week Long Run
Base Training, The Fick Equation, and You

Alberto Salazar


Alberto Salazar, an accomplished athlete himself, is the coach of Olympic medalists Mo Farah and Galen Rupp. He heads the Nike funded Oregon Distance Project.

Nike Cross Nationals Coaching Clinic 2012

Tom "Tinman" Schwartz


Tom Schwartz, or, Tinman, as he is known online is a prolific poster on the online message board LetsRun.com. He is currently the coach of high school sub four-minute miler Drew Hunter.

Drew Hunter’s Coach Tom “Tinman” Schwartz Explains Critical Velocity And Type IIa Muscle Fibers

Joe Vigil


Short Bio

The Physiology of Training the Distance Runner
Tapering For Endurance Runners
Podium Education Project
Endurance Training for Distance Events
Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand (SAID) Presentation

Chris Wardlaw


Short Bio

A Training System for Distance Runners (PDF)