For coaches and young runners alike, "Discovering High School Cross Country" is a comprehensive guide for finding success in long distance running. Drawn from more than 40 years of experience as a highly successful distance runner and coach, Coach Kyle Rankin shares his thoughts and offers guidance on a variety of training and racing principles and strategies. Whether you're already an elite runner or just getting started, Coach Rankin presents useful theories and concepts to improve your running and team. Motivational and informative, learn how periodization applies to any well-formulated training schedule. He discusses team structure and the importance of depth for building a successful program.