Question 1

What cross country training programs does HPL offer?

Accepted Answer

HPL offers HPL Kick for speed development and HPL Grade for hill climbing and descending, both 6-week programs built for the HS-to-college-and-beyond transition.

Question 2

What does the HPL Kick Program focus on?

Accepted Answer

HPL Kick focuses on neuromuscular speed and turnover, VO2max intervals, and finishing-kick development, using effort zones calibrated to each runner's own baseline rather than fixed paces.

Question 3

Does HPL have a program for hilly courses specifically?

Accepted Answer

Yes — HPL Grade is built specifically around hill climbing and descending, with separate uphill power and downhill technique days plus dedicated recovery work for the unique strain hills place on the legs.

Question 4

Are HPL's cross country programs personalized to my current fitness level?

Accepted Answer

Yes — both programs use a Week 1 baseline time trial to calibrate training zones and benchmarks to the individual runner, rather than relying on fixed times.

Frequently asked questions

What cross country training programs does HPL offer?

What does the HPL Kick Program focus on?

Does HPL have a program for hilly courses specifically?

Are HPL's cross country programs personalized to my current fitness level?