Mastering Your Summer XC Training With Coach Joan Hunter

How do you structure the summer months for a high school cross country team comprised both of runners with zero running background, and those gunning for a national championship? In this episode, host Drew sits down with legendary coach (and Mom!) Joan Hunter for a full deep-dive on structuring the ultimate summer base-building phase.This is a guided discussion peeling back the layers of Joan's highly successful 9-week high school summer training blueprint. She breaks down her training philosophy for high schoolers of all levels, giving insight into her developmental, caring, structured, and strategic approach– one that led Loudoun Valley High School to win back-to-back national championships.High school XC coaches and athletes: this one's for you! Listen for a full unveiling of summer training knowledge from one of the best coaches out there.Want access to Joan's summer XC guide? Head to the Resources page on our website and download it for free! https://haxtraining.com/guidesIf you found this conversation valuable, be sure to like the video and subscribe for more! We have lots of exciting stuff coming up this summer 👀In This Episode:02:45 Run Walk For Beginners05:07 Injury Proofing Routine06:44 Long Runs09:58 Easy Days Easy11:53 Hills For Strength13:38 Team Culture And Warmups17:11 Training In Summer Heat20:21 Soreness Logs And Adjustments24:45 Team Culture26:03 Race Day Warmup Routine36:13 Modern Changes And Shoes38:44 Do Kids Need More Miles39:30 NIL And College Pressure45:33 Pro vs HS Coaching_____________________________________________________HAX Show Partners: We're grateful to partner with Stryd and LifeQuotes to bring you this episode. Learn more about each of our partners below. StrydAchieve your best run everyday by getting the most accurate power and pacing metrics in real-time. Learn more: https://stryd.live/haxLifeQuotesProtect the long run.Get your free quote today: https://lifequotes.com or call 800-955-6618______________________________________________________⚒️ About Hammer & Axe TrainingOur coaches work with runners of all levels, providing genuine relationships, proven training methods, and education that helps athletes train with purpose and consistency.Unlock the Ultimate HS Training Library:Want complete access to a library of 150+ training plans? We're excited to offer the HAX Athlete Bundle, with plans including base building and XC training to 800 through 5K specific plans across varying time goals and experience levels. Just $24.99/month gets you complete access alongside a premium TrainingPeaks membership. Get yours today: https://checkout.trainingpeaks.com/product/781dc3ac-6723-4bbf-93cb-bc0066c682011:1 Coaching | Take our quiz to find your coach: https://haxtraining.com/take-the-coaches-quizTraining Plan Library: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/partners/hammer-axe/Follow For Daily Training Content: https://www.instagram.com/hammerandaxetraining/Read Our Newsletter: https://thehammer.beehiiv.com