The next stop on the MileSplit road trip was a Monday workout with the Edina boys and girls programs after Roy Griak. Full workout video and highlights to come. Below we talked with boys head coach Jamie Kirkpatrick about coaching strategies, the strength of Minnesota XC, and more.
Topics
00:00 - Keeping training a secret vs sharing with other programs
01:50 - Managing expectations with a NXN caliber team
03:15 - Making NXN 2 years in a row, but not the MN state meet, why is MN XC so good?
05:15 - Choosing NXN vs Foot Locker
07:00 - Big Minnesota XC rivalries
08:50 - Roy Griak takeaways, does it mean much being run in September?
11:00 - How do you mentally bounce back after a tough performance?