This is a 14-week training program to use during the summer before Cross Country season begins. This training plan peaks at 80 miles per week. Start this plan after you have taken the appropriate amount of time off after track season has finished (~2 weeks). Doubles can be moved to different days as preferred, but not on long run day.
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.