This is a summer training program for an experienced runner looking to build up a strong base for cross country season. The runner using this program should have multiple years of experience as a distance runner and is coming off a long healthy track season. This program assumes the athlete using it has taken a break and is looking to build back into base training. By the end, the runner will have a strong foundation heading into cross country season. This plan will have the runner close to 60-70 mile weeks by the end of this program. Can be used by a college athlete and/or an higher mileage high schooler.
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Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.