Welcome to your first season of cross country! Throughout your time training you may find out a lot about yourself and your ability to do hard things (such as during a cross country hill workout). I'm rooting for you!
This plan does not require access to a gym or a track. I highly recommend running with others whenever possible. Additionally, I would recommend investing in new running shoes that feel comfortable for you. Avoid carbon plated shoes for your everyday running shoe.
*also note that any running that isn't paced (aka a rep that is noted as race pace or uptempo) should be EASY, pay attention to your body and go at a comfortable pace*
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.