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Athletes' individualized views on training and the ideal training methods for themselves can vary. This report takes 5 NCAA D1 Cross Country athletes and interviews them to observe common trends and individual athlete perspectives in their own ideal training, and how it may differ from what they have done previously with coaches. Ideally, serving as a liaison and guide for coaches in the future when considering athlete-centered training plan design and coaching.
Publication Date
4-30-2026
Keywords
Coaching, Recovery, Athletes
Recommended Citation
Colby, Alex, "Training Perceptions of NCAA D1 Cross-Country Athletes: Qualitative Analysis" (2026). RCAC 2026 Posters. 10.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/rcac_2026_posters/10