The TalkIN Distance Podcast

In this episode we roll through another week of meets and performances, pointing out our top takeaways. Then, we dive into the topic of keeping athletes focused on the present and avoiding looking too far into the future. Finally, we discuss how athletes today may be harder on themselves than any previous generation, and how to help them navigate challenges in a positive way.

Not only is the Cross Country scene in Indiana heating up, so is the weather! In this episode we review the last week of meets and discuss some highlights. Also, We dive into the coaching of young distance runners, and finish the episode off by discussing how the hot weather rolling in this week influences our approach

In this episode we rundown several meets that happened during the opening Saturday of the IHSAA Cross Country season. We discuss team and individual performances that caught our eye, as well as discuss what makes the Indiana Cross Country community so connected and sharing.

In this episode, we dive into an 80/20 conversation. Not about the training book authored by Matt Fitzgerald. Instead, it's a discussion how most individuals, teams, or runners may only get 80% of full potential out of themselves, and what lies in the remaining 20%. We give several examples of coaches and teams in Indiana that are teaching us lessons about the "little things" that ma...

In this episode, we discuss what changes, and what remains constant, as the official season of Cross Country gets underway. We try to take on topics like: Should our mileage and intensity continue to progress as meets start up? Is there a purpose to having the much-maligned mid-week meet on your schedules? We also contend that big workouts early in the season may instill confidence in our athletes...

In this episode Coach Sluder and Coach Turner discuss some overarching thoughts on the ways that the new IHSAA XC tournament structure will change things about the 2023 season. We also dive into some of the things we believe are paramount to consistent, positive program development.

In this episode we dive into the excitement that is the summer training months leading up to Cross Country. We discuss what training elements are important this time of year, how we try to maintain excitement through "base mileage", and we even dive into our thoughts on the double threshold craze. Be sure to reach out to us with any topic ideas or comments at talkindistancepodcast@gmail....

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Matt Harber from Ball State University to discuss some of the physiology behind distance running training. Topics discussed include lactate/lactic acid, VO2 Max, and a variety of training elements that influence our physiology.

In this episode we spend most of the time discussing thoughts on the newly announced re-alignment of the IHSAA Cross Country State Tournament. But, we also save a few minutes at the end to talk training, namely the design, pace, and where in training to use the Long Run.

In this initial episode we look at the the reasons for starting this podcast and the passion for Indiana high school distance running that exists between the two hosts, Rick Sluder and Jared Turner and the hope of expanding and spreading that passion. We also talk about the "must haves" in our training philosophy as well as preview the upcoming HSR State Indoor Finals.