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[quote=Anonymous]Parent of a track high school senior who will run D1 next year in college.

I would say, forget about his current times. Just encourage a love of running. Join a youth track program, play rec sports like soccer, lacrosse or basketball that involve running, or just have him play with friends outdoors. Or, train for a 5k together. Only if that interests him.

Get him some good shoes, fitted at a running store.

My DS just did rec league track (very minimal) fro 6-8th grade, and did some rec league soccer. But he always loved running, and he trained in middle school and before freshman cross country by going out out for runs 20-30 minutes at a time.

At his age, you want to build consistency and love of running. Focus less on his current overall times.

A sub 60 sec 400m would be a good high school beginning boys times. For a mile, try to get to 7-8 minute mark to start.

High schools have summer training programs too. Usually on their athletic websites or the coach will share. [/quote]

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