Not sure why my post has 8 dislikes?

Is it controversial to say that hard work is more important than natural talent?
Or that any reasonably healthly kid can do good? (After a couple years of quality training)

Or that getting a good coach at the age the parent wishes to begin training(should the kid have the desire to train)?

Or that training year round is key? (Of course following standard phases of training with planned recovery periods)

None of this seems controversial to me?

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Natural talent isn’t as important in distance running. Any reasonably healthy kid can pick it up young and do good. Success is far more dependent on training. If he wants to compete in distance running, make sure he has a good coach and start him training at the age you feel appropriate. Year round consistent training is key.

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Posted by Furlong the Red

My Castle,TX

Member since Dec 2022

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Posted on 2/9/24 at 5:09 pm to AmIDonut

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Not sure why my post has 8 dislikes?

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Natural talent isn’t as important in distance running. Any reasonably healthy kid can pick it up young and do good.

This is a myth that's thrown around a lot and simply not true. All of us on XC teams in the past all knew at least one or 2 dudes who didn't improve much/perform well on race day no matter how much they worked. Likewise, there are multiple time state cross country champions out there who were some of the laziest mf'ers you've ever met. Distance running has a huge mental component that's largely ignored/overlooked by those who don't do it themsleves.

Also, physical talent absolutely does matter when you start getting to the more elite levels. Ask any seasoned distance runner how hard it is to win races if you're a little short on speed.

This post was edited on 2/9/24 at 5:13 pm

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