Building the Complete Distance Runner
Building the Complete Distance Runner
From Base Phase to Championship Meet
A comprehensive distance training system covering everything from aerobic base building to championship meet peaking. Coach Rodriguez shares the exact periodization framework she used to develop 9 NCAA qualifiers, adapted for high school and club coaches. Includes pace calculator...
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Building the Complete Distance Runner
From Base Phase to Championship Meet by Coach Elena Rodriguez
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
A comprehensive distance training system covering everything from aerobic base building to championship meet peaking. Coach Rodriguez shares the exact periodization framework she used to develop 9 NCAA qualifiers, adapted for high school and club coaches. Includes pace calculators, weekly templates, and training log spreadsheets.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Full-season periodization from summer base to championship peak
- Workout pacing system based on current fitness (not goal times)
- Injury prevention protocols and recovery strategies
- Race tactics for 1600m, 3200m, and 5K cross country
COURSE CONTENT
3 modules · 12 lessons · 6 hours total
- Aerobic development philosophy
- Summer training structure and mileage progression
- Easy run pacing and the talk test
- Strides and form drills for distance runners
WHAT IS INCLUDED
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elena Rodriguez built one of the top distance programs in the country over 22 years at the collegiate level. Her athletes have combined for 9 NCAA championship appearances and 4 Olympic Trials qualifiers. A former 2:04 800m runner and 4:18 miler, she is known for her periodization systems and her ability to develop freshmen into conference champions by their junior year.
Credentials
- 22 years collegiate distance coach
- 9 NCAA championship qualifiers
- 4 Olympic Trials qualifiers developed
- Former 2:04 / 4:18 middle distance runner
- USTFCCCA Regional Coach of the Year (3x)
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Based on 2 reviews
“The pace calculator alone saved me hours of planning. Our team PR count tripled from last season. The periodization framework just works.”
Coach Patrick O.
High School XC/Track Coach, Oregon
“Coach Rodriguez explains the why behind every workout. My athletes train smarter and buy into the process because they understand the reasoning.”
Coach Maria S.
Club Distance Coach, Colorado
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