Training for Young Distance Runners - 2E

A friend asked me if I would coach her 8th grade son over the summer to help him prepare for cross country. I've been a runner for over 30 years and I have a coach, but I've never coached anyone else.I bought this book hoping it would give me to some insight into training a young runner and I was not disappointed. I have read lots of books on running and this book has many insights for young runners that I haven't seen elsewhere. I found the discussion on boosting willpower and motivation to be particularly helpful. It has lots of pictures to illustrate drills and proper form. It also includes to helpful worksheets.

Well written, very informative book on raising, educating, and training a young runner. Written for a coach or parent, too advanced for a young runner less than college age. Bought for my 12 vr old nephew to give to his coach. He reads it and refers to me to explain things to him. Been for fun to work this together.

Bought it for my daughter for Christmas. She read every page, and really enjoyed learning more about her favorite sport. Seems to be the only book of its kind. Many aim for older people.

If you are coaching young athletes for distance running I believe you find this very informative. I'll be reading it more than once for sure.

I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get anything out of this book when I purchased it. It turns out it is filled with very practical information that the cross country team at my school can benefit from this fall. It was a wise purchase.

very informative

I am using to help young runners through our running shoe store, Georgia Game Changers Running Company. I am so glad it is detailed! Would recommend.

Bought this a part of a homeschool elective class. This has a ton of great information for runners. It is a lot of help.

All good, Does its job