Coaching Distance Podcast

Energy Systems, Training Intensity & the Hybrid Car

How do the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems actually work together—and what does that mean for the workouts we give our athletes? In this episode, Jesse breaks down

Building Confidence: Dennis Newell, NDSU Head Cross Country | Asst. Track Coach

Building Confidence Through Training & Racing with Dennis Newell "Talent isn't the limiter. Belief is." In this 75-minute Coaching Distance masterclass, Dennis Newell,

Specificity in Distance Running

Training Specificity for Distance Runners: Beyond Race Pace | Coaching Distance Podcast Most coaches understand that specificity is important—but specificity in distance

Examining 5 Key Principles from Winning Running by Legendary Oregon Distance Coach Bill Dellinger

If you're looking for one of the best vintage running books ever written, Winning Running by legendary Oregon coach Bill Dellinger deserves a place on your shelf. Packed

Dissecting the "Norwegian Method Applied" by Marius Bakken

By now, most of you have probably heard of Marius Bakken's new book, The Norwegian Method Applied: Threshold Training and Intensity Control for Faster, More Durable Runni

Harry Wilson's book Running My Way and the Training of Olympic Champion Steve Ovett

Harry Wilson was a coaching genius beyond his time in the late 70's early 80s. The coach of Olympic 800m Champion Steve Ovett, Wilson used a variety of training methods,

Fast Enough for 400, Fit Enough for 5k

This episode is a condensed version of the May Coaching Distance webinar focused on the 2026 12-Week High School Cross Country Off-Season Training Plan. A cornerstone o