Airey Bros Radio / Ep 280 / Elevating College Running with Coach Jennifer Michael of Western Colorado University

19 lug 2024 · 1 h 1 min. 41 sec.
Airey Bros Radio / Ep 280 / Elevating College Running with Coach Jennifer Michael of Western Colorado University
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Coach Jennifer Michael, the head cross country coach at Western Colorado University. Coach Michael shares her journey from a successful collegiate runner to...

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Coach Jennifer Michael, the head cross country coach at Western Colorado University. Coach Michael shares her journey from a successful collegiate runner to a renowned coach, with over 60 athletes earning more than 230 All-American honors under her guidance. We dive deep into her training philosophies, the challenges and benefits of coaching at high altitude, and her insights on developing top-tier collegiate runners. This episode is packed with valuable advice for runners, coaches, and sports enthusiasts alike.

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  • 0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to Airey Bros Radio with Coach Jennifer Michael
  • 0:07 - Training Schedules: Morning vs. afternoon training sessions
  • 0:45 - Coach Michael’s Background: 17th season as head coach, accomplishments, and history
  • 1:12 - Athlete Achievements: Over 60 athletes, 230+ All-American honors, 19 national championships
  • 2:15 - Correction: Western Colorado University name clarification
  • 3:01 - Social Media: Program details and social media presence
  • 5:04 - Training at Altitude: Benefits and challenges of training at 8,000 feet
  • 7:11 - Path to Coaching: Coach Michael’s journey from athlete to coach
  • 9:35 - Coaching Steeplechase: Insights into steeplechase training and technique
  • 12:01 - Recruitment: Identifying and developing potential steeplechasers
  • 16:49 - Training Drills: Off-season training drills and maintaining agility
  • 18:10 - Altitude Training: Adjustments for athletes coming from different altitudes
  • 22:11 - Recruitment Strategies: Balancing local and out-of-state recruitment
  • 27:05 - Training Logs: Importance of maintaining physical training logs
  • 29:22 - Double Threshold Training: Discussion on double threshold training
  • 30:38 - Gunnison Valley Training: Ideal training conditions in Gunnison Valley
  • 36:09 - Skiing and Cross-Training: Encouraging well-rounded athletic development
  • 40:11 - Nordic Skiing and Trail Running: Opportunities for cross-training
  • 46:30 - Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference: Strength of the conference and competitive landscape
  • 50:02 - Advice for Young Athletes: Importance of perseverance and hard work
  • 52:07 - East Coast Athletes: Success stories of athletes from the East Coast
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