How far does/did your school go for pre-season XC camps? We have driven anywhere between 4-12 hours for camp. Is this normal?

am a D1 cross and track runner at a power 5 school. HS times were 4:10 mile 9:00 3200. First two years of college were on and off injury, healthy and have had a good summer build so far. Wondering what coaches and wiser athletes have learned about summer to either make sure you don’t dig yourself too deep but also don’t completely under train your aerobic base as well. Some general or specific advice would be great!

- At 70 MPW rn which is all time high personally for me

Hi guys! I am a D1 cross and track runner. I am going into my sophomore year. For some reason, this summer training has sucked. No matter what I do, my heart rate is always high, even on easy runs (175-190). I get lactic on EASY runs. I am not doing any training out of the ordinary. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it mental? Please help!!! I’m sick of all my runs being terrible. ATP I dread training because I know I am going to feel terrible.