The TalkIN Distance Podcast

In this episode, we talk about the excitement that surrounds the week leading up to Sectional Saturday. We try to break down what the priorities are in training and mental prep through the final part…

Two (very tired) coaches try to recapitulate the epic Nike "XC Town" Twilight Meet, as well as look at what kind of changes that may lie ahead as we enter the first edition of our new 3-round IHSAA t…

In this episode we talk about what kind of things change (and remain the same) as we enter the final weeks of the regular season. Also, we attempt a nuanced analysis of small and medium-sized schools…

In this episode we give our Top-5 "Do" lists for athletes and parents of Cross Country runners. We discuss some main qualities we believe it takes to be a good distance runner, as well as qualities t…

In this episode we talk about the first weekend of racing in September. Recapping some stellar individual and team performances around the state. We also take time to discuss the topic of tempo/thres…

In this episode we roll through another week of meets and performances, pointing out our top takeaways. Then, we dive into the topic of keeping athletes focused on the present and avoiding looking to…

Not only is the Cross Country scene in Indiana heating up, so is the weather! In this episode we review the last week of meets and discuss some highlights. Also, We dive into the coaching of young di…

In this episode we rundown several meets that happened during the opening Saturday of the IHSAA Cross Country season. We discuss team and individual performances that caught our eye, as well as discu…

In this episode, we dive into an 80/20 conversation. Not about the training book authored by Matt Fitzgerald. Instead, it's a discussion how most individuals, teams, or runners may only get 80% of fu…

In this episode, we discuss what changes, and what remains constant, as the official season of Cross Country gets underway. We try to take on topics like: Should our mileage and intensity continue to…

In this episode Coach Sluder and Coach Turner discuss some overarching thoughts on the ways that the new IHSAA XC tournament structure will change things about the 2023 season. We also dive into some…

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Matt Harber from Ball State University to discuss some of the physiology behind distance running training. Topics discussed include lactate/lactic acid, VO2 Max, …

In this episode we spend most of the time discussing thoughts on the newly announced re-alignment of the IHSAA Cross Country State Tournament. But, we also save a few minutes at the end to talk train…

In this initial episode we look at the the reasons for starting this podcast and the passion for Indiana high school distance running that exists between the two hosts, Rick Sluder and Jared Turner a…