When teaching your players how to be tough, it is best to give them a checklist of things to do and to break it down into smaller tasks. Coach suggests that workouts should focus on splits, but also teach the athletes to be competitive which will benefit them on race days.
This clip comes from a full-length session from the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) Virtual Coaches Clinic that was held from January 25 - 28, 2021.