Salty Talks
By Jason Saltmarsh
Salty TalksJul 05, 2020
Summertime and the Runnin' is Easy
Aerobic Adaptations and the importance of summer endurance runs to help increase running efficiency and aerobic output. Take away: The XC season starts in June.
Season is a Go!
Week 19- We get the green light for a fall XC season! Wahoo!
Hill Week
August is here and the hills are calling. In this week's episode you'll hear about the state of the sport in NH, get some quick tips on hill running, and hear some thoughts from the boys team on racing and training.
Week 15: Will we have a season?
Training plan details and a quick update on the return of NH high school sports.
Girls XC Captains talk about "the grind" and staying motivated.
This week on Salty Talks hear from our two senior captains on the girls cross country team, Emeri and Olivia, as they explain the benefits and challenges of "the grind." Check out the related blog post here.
Covid 19 - XC Practice Safety Protocol
High school sports practices in NH begin Monday! What does it look like? Listen and find out...
Return to Practice
Return to high school XC practice with safeguards, strength and conditioning news, and this week's XC training plan explained.
Group Runs and Weights
This week's episode covers group runs, weights, and your weekly XC training plan.
Over-training and Easy Days
XC Preseason training and weekly discussions about running, coaching and high school sports.
School's Out for Summer!
Cross country preseason training starts to pick up now that school is over. Tune in and find out what's on tap for the week.
XC Preseason - Running in the Heat
Tips on running in the heat and your weekly workouts.
XC Preseason- Kudos & Friendship
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
Running on Tired Legs: XC Preseason Week 4
Running on Tired Legs: Fatigue, signs of over-training and the value of running on empty.
XC Preseason Week 3: Team-First Attitude
This week's podcast is about dedication and a "team-first" attitude. And, of course, your weekly workouts explained. https://saltmarshrunning.com/2020/05/03/xc-preseason-week-3/
Stay in Control, XC Training
Controlling the things you can control during the Covid 19 pandemic, practicing kindness, and high school XC preseason training Week 2.
XC Preseason Week 1
Resilience, new beginnings and the first week of Fall XC 2020 preseason training.
Mileage Matters: Week 3 Training
This week covers the importance of responsibly building up mileage for distance runners.
Spring Track Distance Week 2 Training Plan
Some thoughts from Coach Saltmarsh and a review of the Week 2 training plan.
Spring Track Distance - Week One Training Plan
Some thoughts on running during the Coronavirus outbreak and my distance workouts for the first week of spring track season. This plan is geared towards competitive high school distance runners.