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and just never tested well compared to his ability. Instead, these two runners trained at a six-minute time trial pace reflective of race performances equal to that of their teammates. Our year ended May 25th with two runners qualifying for the Division 1 Championships and one runner qualifying for the Masters Championships.

Notes & Analysis Thirteen cross country runners participated in the 2012 track & field season and over the 21 to 24 week training plan improved their RVLT by an average of 3.31 percent (3 percent, Billat). This

data did not include numbers 10 and 11further reducing the sample size. However, runner 14 improved his RVLT by 3.13 percent and set career best performances in all three racing distance (800, 1600, & 3200 meters). Another interesting result contained in this data is that our fastest 800 meter runner (No. 10) who trained at a coach projected six-minute time trial paces, ended his season by dropping 45 seconds off of his previous season mile time achieving that six-minute time trial standard.

Conclusion and Practical Application I have used the six minute time trial assessment tool november 2012

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