Training Information

  Basic Principles of Training 

• Training is the Work and the race is the Reward

  • Your race performance will be a reflection of the quality of training put in prior. 

• Improvement comes from structured training and following the training plan

• Progression + Specificity  are the pillars

  • Random and unfocused training does not breed success and can lead to injury

• NO WALKING unless prescribed by the coaches

  Example of A General Training Week

• Monday – Recovery Run

• Tuesday – Speedwork

• Wednesday – Recovery Run

• Thursday – Tempo/Fartlek

• Friday – Recovery Run

• Saturday – Long Run*

• Sunday –  Easy Run

* 20 to 30 percent of your overall weekly mileage. So if you're running 40 miles a week, you could run eight to 12 miles for your long run.

How To Get Faster 

• Be A 24 Hour Athlete

  • Recovery (Get Your Sleep + Keep Up With Schoolwork)

  • Diet = You Are What You Eat

  • Stress Management 

• Desire, Discipline, Dedication 

  • Follow Edison Training Program

  • Run Every Day 

  • Communicate with Coach Flynn

  • Surround Yourself With Successful Teammates

• Muscular Strength + Dynamic Flexibility

  • Eagles, Scorpions, Leg Swings, Planks + Lunges

  • Run Smart (Progression + Specificity)