As a high school kid going into 11th grade... What should I be doing now? My first practice is sometime in August and my first meet in September. Im doing about 60 miles a week at about 7:00-7:30 pace for all of them with 1 long run. Should I do any striders, tempos, or anything this far out?
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You basically are asking how to train in the summer. First, you need to find the appropiate mileage for you. How much were you doing in years past, compared to what you're doing now. The more mileage you do, the less of a need for workouts there is.
In any case, there should be a few progression runs per week and a long run at least. Throw in a workout here and there when you know your body is ready.
your mileage is ok- its just how you do it!
Summer training should be relaxed to get mind and body refreshed from last season and ready for this fall and the races to come- hopefully wth improved times of course.
You weekly schedule might include a long run(15miles), 1 or 2 track reps sessions (12x200/8x400@rp 1 min rec) add some steady runs of 5-6 miles. Goal for summer is maintaining fitness and getting in some speedwork. Long run could include fartlek and or some hills.
Hope this helps you. But listen to your mind and body and rest if needed-watch for burnout! You should plan according to your goals/aims, lifestyle and level.
Good luck and train hard and smart.
Stick with the steady runs for the month of June and earlier part of july. maybe gradually add some rep sessions in the later part of july. Can you find a 1/2 mile grass loop? that would be better then a track i think. striders are a great way to increase turnover and speed. start out with 5-6x100 meter strides at 90-95% pace take a 1-2 minute break and build up to 10-12x100 by the end of the summer. this is just my opinion so if you find something better go with that.