Watch as Coach explains that there are 5 basic training runs for the 5k. There can be some variety with different routes and distances, but you should focus on these 5. He explains in detail the following: Aerobic continuous running, pace running, hill running, anaerobic interval running, and max velocity repeat running.
Coach Scott Christensen has retired from the head coach position at Stillwater Area High School (MN). His teams have been ranked in the national top 10 eight times since 1995. His squads have accomplished multiple Minnesota State Championships. Four Stillwater alumni have broken 4:00 in the mile since leaving the program. Scott has coached 13 Minnesota State Championship-winning teams and 27 individual Minnesota State Champions with 7 of those in the 1600 meters. He was the 2003 USA Junior Team Leader and 2008 USA National Team Leader for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and is a 17-year USATF Level II Endurance Lead Instructor and a 7-year USTFCCCA Endurance Instructor.
