EASY ELITE DISTANCE PROJECT

THE EASY ELITE METHOD

Built over years.
Not weeks.

01

Aerobic Base First

Every fast race is built on easy miles. We build the engine before we add speed.

02

Right for the Athlete

Training matches each runner's age, experience, and goals. No adult plans for young bodies.

03

Race-Specific

Hills, trails, and track work matched to the courses we race. We show up ready.

01 / THE SEASON

Every month
has a job.

The season runs mid-June through mid-November. Each phase builds on the last, so athletes peak when it counts.

JUNE TO JULY Base

Easy mileage, strides, form, and strength. Building the habit and the engine.

JULY TO AUGUST Build

Tempo runs, hills, and longer long runs. Fitness turns into strength.

AUGUST TO OCTOBER Race

Racing begins in August. Race-pace work, tactics, and recovery between meets.

OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER Championship

Sharpen, taper, and peak for championship cross country.

02 / THE WEEK

Every session
has a purpose.

Monday Full Practice Team training: aerobic work, drills, strides, and strength Frazier Park · 6:00 PM
Wednesday Full Practice · Workout Speed and threshold work: intervals, tempo runs, and race pace JCSU Track · 6:00 PM
Tue · Thu · Fri On Your Own or Rest Solo easy run or rest day, depending on the week Coach's plan
Saturday Long Run The aerobic engine: steady distance, trails, and hills. Select Saturdays finish with yoga led by YogaFit with Torri. Parents are invited to join. Announced weekly · 7:00 AM
Saturday Mad Miles · Optional Community run with the Charlotte running scene Elizabeth Park · 10:00 AM

03 / WHERE WE TRAIN

We train
where we race.

Sites rotate to match the courses ahead. Families get each week's locations in the team GroupMe. Early in the season, we also run two hill sessions at Cordelia Park.

TRACK JCSU Track
MONDAY PRACTICE Frazier Park
TRAILS AND XC McAlpine Park
LONG RUNS Freedom and Elizabeth Parks

04 / TRAINING GROUPS

A place for
every runner.

Foundation NEW TO THE SPORT

Learn to train and race. Running form, easy mileage, and the habits of an athlete. Motivated younger runners start here.

Development RACING EXPERIENCE

Build volume and add structured workouts. Race with a plan and chase personal records.

Elite NATIONAL-LEVEL GOALS

Advanced training for athletes targeting the Junior Olympics and national championships.

05 / ATHLETE TOOLS

Track it.
Own it.

Pace charts and workout guidanceIncluded
Athlete and XC goal sheetsIncluded
Progress trackingIncluded

06 / PRACTICE STANDARDS

Show up
ready.

REQUIRED GEAR A GPS watch or stopwatch watch at every session. Using a plain stopwatch watch? The Athlete Training Journal PDF ($30) is required so every run and split gets logged.
Arrive 10 minutes early and check in
Water bottle filled and in your bag
Running shoes and weather-ready clothes
Reflective gear for evening sessions
Tell a coach about any pain before warm-up
Pickup plan confirmed with a parent

Come run
with us.

JOINING THE TEAM FREE
Try a Free Week

Thinking about joining the team? Train with us for one full week at no cost. Meet the coach, run with the squad, and see if Easy Elite is the right fit before you register.

Book Your Free Week
TRAIN WITHOUT JOINING $25
Drop-In

Want coached training without joining the team? Drop into any practice for $25 per session. No season commitment and no racing requirement.

Pay for a Drop-In

Ready for the full season? 2027 sign-ups open mid-May. Get on the list