Consistency Is Key

15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner

Jay Johnson

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Pfb Publishing
02 December 2024

Sports training & coaching; Track & field sports, athletics; Active outdoor pursuits

How can high school athletes unlock their potential and become excellent runners? In Consistency Is Key, veteran coach Jay Johnson, drawing from 25 years of experience coaching high school, collegiate, and professional runners, helps young athletes understand how to realize their potential and race fast.

Through 15 essential keys to success, Johnson breaks down the fundamentals of running that apply to both cross country and track and field. From building your aerobic engine to strengthening your chassis, from mastering the art of recovery to understanding the importance of sleep and nutrition, each chapter provides practical, actionable guidance for young runners.

What makes this book unique? Unlike most running books that get bogged down in exercise physiology, Consistency Is Key offers clear, straightforward advice that high school runners can immediately put into practice. Johnson emphasizes that while there are many paths to success, certain fundamentals must always be in place.

The 15 keys include:

Remember That Talent and Excellence Are Not the Same Thing Build Your Attention Span for Hard Work Know That Progress Is Not Linear Understand There Are Dozens of Ways to Train Build Your Aerobic Engine Strengthen Your Chassis Rev the Engine Most Days Run by Feel Do Easy Days Easy and Hard Days Hard Practice Race Pace (or Faster) Know You Could Have Gone Farther or Faster (or Both) Practice Running Fast, Faster, Fastest Remember to Sleep Don't Forget Nutrition Listen to Your Body

This second edition includes three valuable bonus chapters covering Mental Skills, Health Science, and Recruiting. Plus, you'll get an inside look at some of the country's most successful programs through team profiles of Nike Cross Nationals powerhouses Niwot High School, Mountain Vista High School, American Fork High School, and Naperville North High School.

Whether you're new to competitive running or aiming for the podium, Consistency Is Key provides the framework you need to reach your potential as a high school runner.

By: Jay Johnson
Imprint: Pfb Publishing
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9798989994403
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 02 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jay Johnson has coached high school, collegiate, and professional runners for more than two decades, including three USATF champions in cross country, indoor track, and road racing. He studied kinesiology and applied physiology at the University of Colorado, where he was a member of the varsity cross country team featured in Chris Lear's cult-classic Running with the Buffaloes. Johnson earned his M.S. in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from CU in 2000. His book, Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner, was published in June 2020 and has sold over 20,000 copies. Johnson has written for brands such as Nike, websites like PodiumRunner.com, and magazines including the much beloved but now defunct Running Times. He's been quoted in several publications, including Wired, Outside, and Runner's World. He frequently posts videos on his YouTube channel, which has garnered over 2 million views.You can find Jay at www.coachjayjohnson.com and @coachjayjohnson on all platforms.

Reviews for Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner

""This is the book I wish I had when I was in high school. It's a must-read."" - Chris Lear, author of Running with the Buffaloes ""I've been coaching high school cross country and track and field for 25 years. Jay's book hits the nail on the head in terms of supporting the true pillars of success. This is a must-read for runners, coaches and parents, Thank you, Jay!"" - Chris Johnson, girl's and boy's coach, Siuslaw High School ""I love this book. Jay Johnson has built a knowledge base that allows him to convey the essentials of what it takes to be a better runner. Without arguing the nuance of workout specifics, Jay speaks to the greater picture of what it takes to improve. It's a quick read that can serve as a reference to be read multiple times."" - Thor Esbensen, Ida B. Wells High School ""Consistency Is Key is a simple and ""to the point"" book that clearly explains the essential concepts high-school runners need to implement into their training and lifestyle to improve as an athlete. While this book is meant for the high-school reader, adult distance runners, and coaches will learn tremendously from it as well."" - Chris Knighton ""Coach Jay Johnson gives a wealth of information! This is a must read for all High School Cross Country coaches and runners who want to improve!"" - Karen C. Adams ""I'm a high school cross country coach and I have made this book ""summer reading"" for my team. I love the way he helps young athletes understand their training without undermining whatever the high school coach might be doing! I recommend this book to any high school runner - whether or not they are already well coached!"" - C. Roldan ""This book is treasure trove of helpful tips to help you take your running to the next level. Jay makes the 15 points very easy to understand and gives the reasoning behind each one. I'm a HS XC coach, and we gave this book to all our runners this year. They all loved it and it changed their thinking and training for the better."" - A. Dunn