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About Track & Field Training

Track & Field Training was inspired by the lack of in-depth training plans, information and advice available for high school coaches and athletes looking to apply best practices for optimal performance in track and field and cross country.

Who are we?

This site was created by Ann Gaffigan:

  • Coached in high school by Ed Gaffigan
    • 2-time Illinois High School Coach of the Year
    • 3 individual State Track & Field Championships
    • 1 individual Cross Country State Championship
    • 2 team Cross Country State Championships
  • Coached in college and professionally by Jay Dirksen
    • 28 years as the head distance coach at the University of Nebraska
    • 39 Track & Field All-Americans
    • 14 Cross-Country All-Americans
    • 45 Track and Field Conference Champions
    • 3 NCAA Champions
  • Nebraska Cross-Country/Track & Field Alum
  • 2004 All-American, 3000m Steeplechase
  • 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion
  • Former American Record Holder, 2000m & 3000m steeplechase

The training plans and knowledge offered here can be 100% attributed to these two men, whom I was so lucky to have as my coaches.

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Recent Posts

  • Determining Paces for Distance Workouts March 25, 2023
  • Summer Base Training Phase March 25, 2023
  • My kids don’t think 2 hard days a week is enough. How do I convince them? February 23, 2022
  • Core Exercises and Hurdle Drills December 5, 2021
  • Do you suggest any specific diet plans to follow? May 16, 2020

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    Training Plans

    Offseason: Winter Base Training for Distance Athletes (12 Weeks)

    Offseason: Winter Base Training for Distance Athletes (12 Weeks)

    Track & Field Pre-Competition Phase: Distance Runners (8 Weeks)

    Track & Field Pre-Competition Phase: Distance Runners (8 Weeks)

    Track & Field Competition Phase for Distance Runners (8 Weeks)

    Track & Field Competition Phase for Distance Runners (8 Weeks)

    Offseason: Summer Base Training for Distance Runners (12 Weeks)

    Offseason: Summer Base Training for Distance Runners (12 Weeks)

    Cross Country Competition Phase (10 Weeks)

    Cross Country Competition Phase (10 Weeks)

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