How does an NCAA Cross Country Champion Train? Graham Blanks of Harvard Tells Us

Graham Blanks of Harvard won the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships, becoming the first Ivy League male ever to win the title, and was the guest on this weeks LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast.
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[@gideonparry5684]

It's interesting how different the training approaches of the 2 individual champs are

[@weldonj]

Very true. Valby apparently cross trains like a maniac. Graham's training was a bit surprising but I'm more surprised Valby can do what she does off of so little running.

[@mattp.4329]

I like it though, everyone gets so trendy with training (critical velocity, double thresholds etc) it just reminds how individual running really is

[@king-qi2ks]

@@weldonjhe’s probably lying

[@TheIrishny]

@@king-qi2ks Why would he?

[@MrMb167]

@@king-qi2kshis times sure don’t

[@jhoncena1111]

That's impressive. Definitely a lot of decipline to get those workouts in while attending Harvard.

[@rulerworld3728]

Especially Harvard lol

[@thomasanderson9460]

WAS A 4.15 MILER IN hs--WOW WHAT PROGRESS!!

[@elijah7242]

He didn’t get a senior track season so its likely he could’ve gone faster

[@michaelkrentzin]

Wow, very intense, but it obviously paid off. Hopefully it will continue without injury into the future.

[@laurenmillyx]

How do they have the brain power to study and energy to do social things with that much training?!

[@wiggles3238]

What a beast!

[@alexthelegoman5744]

These interviewers seemed very awkward

[@brucebogtrotter3430]

You seem awkward

[@LifeupNinjaTeam]

Explain thoroughly on how Jon and Rojo were awkward, because I don’t think so.

[@jamesromano3288]

This kid rarely does homework.....one injury,,,,,and it is all over....sad.

[@someoneinthewoods2460]

He goes to Harvard i’m sure he’s doing plenty of homework throughout the week.

[@paddywhack640]

I can assure you that Graham is an excellent student and also has time for a social life in addition to training. If you don't know him, why would you say something like this?

[@jamesromano3288]

@@paddywhack640 ,,open wide paddy....💩💩💩💩💩

[@sinking1902]

The kid is smashing life. He's just an insane talent that is humble and works really hard.

[@justinyeom1828]

@@sinking1902not many ppl can run 13min 5k and go to harvard

[@RandyLex-wu6jy]

He runs

[@arogueburrito]

🤯

[@diobrando2820]

This is such a stupid comment, yet it made me giggle for a few seconds. 😅