u/Luuuuuuuuuuke123

I’m a 16 year old rising junior (male), last summer I was running 30-40 miles a week, my current mpw is 45, hoping to peak around 60 this summer. My PR last year was a 16:28 3 mile XC, and a 10:10 2 mile last track season. I’m trying to get down to 15:30 in October. I do three workouts a week, two easy days, and one long run at an easy pace, with one day off.

I’m not looking for advice on specific workouts or paces, but rather things outside of running that can help prepare me for 3 mile / 5k racing in the fall.

For a high school runner following their coach’s plan, eating well and lots, doing strength training, core, stretching, getting good sleep, and avoiding anything harmful, what else can they do to ensure success in the fall?