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Cross Country Preparation and Competition Phases with Scott Christensen – Complete Track and Field

September 25, 2024 • By Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches

Watch as Coach Scott Christensen explains how the cross-country season (macrocycle) is divided into two phases: preparation and competition. Coach Christensen outlines each phase by month, detailing how athletes train during each period. He further breaks down the phases into four specific periods: general preparation (10 weeks), specific preparation (4 weeks), pre-competition (4 weeks), and competition (3 weeks).

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