Central Ohio Cross Country Coaching
Let us help you reach your peak performance in cross country.
Be the best XC runner you can be with our private 1:1 coaching.
We are currently enrolling athletes for our Summer 2024 Cross Country training package
Total cost for Summer 2024 coaching/training is $498 for weekly 1:1 sessions starting the weekend of May 18th or 19th and continuing weekly until the weekend of July 27th/28th. We have several returning athletes who are currently wrapping up Spring sports like Track, so contact us as soon as possible to book your preferred, dedicated time slot from our available day/times. Historically, we are usually 100% full May 15th -August 1st.
(Note: returning RFP athletes who trained with us in the past 12 months will receive a 10% returning athlete discount)
Why train with us?
You can run all the miles you want on the trail or around the block, but wouldn’t you rather train smart? There is more to running faster than simply running more. Yes, running volume is a part of it, but “training” specifically for the 2-mile or 5k distance using our proven approach will make you much faster than running alone or with an off-season group training plan.
Our training starts with understanding each athlete’s goals and abilities. During our first session, we evaluate each runner’s form, endurance and strength. We dig into any injury history and/or troublespots and then build a customized program that builds each athlete up and prepares them for their season.
We use a wide range of workouts from core / strength training to hill training, speed / tempo sessions, surface adaptation training, form/technique drills and more each with a specific purpose.
Since runners come to us at all different ability levels we want to make sure each runner gets what they need to get to the next level.
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Our Summer Cross Country coaching package is perfect for middle school and high school athletes who want to prepare and perform better during their season.
We work with middle school and high school athletes in the Lewis Center, Powell, Dublin, Westerville, and the surrounding Columbus area. We can work around your athlete’s team conditioning programs as those workouts are usually basic conditioning only.
We work with each athlete based on their ability and capability and develop 100% customized and individualized training that involves training for strength, endurance, speed, strategy, running form and technique, fueling and hydration, mental toughness, and more.
Where and when is training?
All training is conducted outdoors in the Lewis Center area. As part of the signup process, we will give you training locations and allow you to choose a dedicated time from our available spots.
How often is training conducted?
We will meet once per week in person for approximately one hour. All training is conducted outdoors weather permitting. We train in light rain, however we may have to adjust or suspend training due to extreme temperatures or weather conditions.
During the rest of the week, each athlete will receive specific and highly detailed workout instructions that may involve running at specific intensity levels (easy-moderate), strength training (we can adapt strength training exercises to what you have available, and even just bodyweight), and mobility drills.
We use Final Surge software to distribute and monitor workout adherence when we are not together, monitor heart rate/intensity levels (if the athlete has access to a Garmin watch or some compatible device – OPTIONAL), and use the messaging system to ask questions, make workout comments, and communicate with coaches.
Each athlete (and their parents) can communicate throughout the week as needed through email, group text, or via phone/Zoom.
Weather Cancellation / Makeup Policy
Any sessions missed due to inclement weather or cancellation on our part, will be first, eligible for a makeup session. Any sessions where we are unable to accommodate a mutually agreed upon makeup time, will be credited to future seasons/season packages via date extension or prorated/refunded at the end of the Summer session (August 1st, 2024) based on preference.
Makeup sessions for Summer programs are often held during the evenings throughout the week based on availability.
Athlete Cancellation / Makeup Policy
We realize that our athletes and families lead busy lives and we will do our best to accommodate the occasional weekend out of town, vacations, etc. With advance notification, we can usually honor reschedule requests. Doing so ensures, that we can fill your time slot or in some cases trade. In the case of frequent absences or last minute cancellations, missed sessions are forfeited.
Located in Lewis Center within a short drive of Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Worthington, Westerville, Sunbury, Delaware, New Albany, Gahanna, Upper Arlington and Columbus!
