Racestats.net presents...

Welcome to the Frankly Speaking Blog w/ Central Catholic XC/T&F Coach Dave Frank.

Check in with Coach Frank as he talks frankly about his ideas regarding training concepts, the importance of mental preparation, successful racing strategies and much more. Learn why Coach Frank believes so strongly about the benefits of runners working together (regardless of school affiliation) to achieve a common goal. The recent success of prep stars Galen Rupp & Kenny Klotz has placed Portland's Central Catholic high school on the national distance running map... find out what it takes to get there and who's going to be the newest Ram's star in the future.

Also, don't forget to tune in as we follow the state champion Rams as they prepare to defend their state Cross Country title in 2006.

From his high school days as a 2-time state xc champion (Gladstone 1978-79) to his college days at Stanford, and now as an prep XC/T&F coach, Dave Frank has always embraced the passion that is required to obtain true running excellence. Racestats.net is truly excited that Coach Frank has agreed to share his passion for running with us and we look forward to his sharing this passion with you, the reader, in his future posts.

Welcome aboard Dave!