Title: Over Hill and Dale, a comprehensive look at cross country
Description: **ABOUT THE AUTHOR**

In the brief span of six years, Ted Banks has accomplished a
feat unheralded in the winning annals of cross country and
track and field---an astounding total of 7 national championships!
Included among this amazing record are consecutive
NCAA cross country titles in 1975 and 1976; consecutive NCAA
indoor championships in 1974, 1975, and 1976; and an outdoor
victory in 1975. In addition, the Miners are perennial
champions in the tough Western Athletic Conference as evidenced
by 3 straight "Triple Crown" wins in the mid-70's!

Ted Banks was a 4-year cross country letterman in high school
and a captain and school record holder at Mount San Antonio
Junior College. After graduation from UCLA, Banks began a
successful high school coaching career at Alahambra (California)
High School in 1959 and entered the college ranks in
1964 at Pasadena City· College. At PCC, Banks coached two
national junior college record holders and never lost a dual meet.
After a year as cross country coach at San Jose State and
another back in the high school ranks, Ted took over the
cross country and track program at Long Beach State. Long
Beach harrier teams won 4 straight PCAA Conference titles in
cross country during this period.

It should be obvious to any reader that Ted Banks has "paid
his dues" having coached and won at all levels of competition.
Experience such as this can only be gained through countless
hours of dedication, sacrifice, and "paying the price" for
the rewards that victory can bring. With the publication of
Over Hill and Dale, the most successful collegiate cross
country and track coach in America reveals for the first time
the secrets to the Miner's unrivaled feats!

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

FORWARD
I. Coach's Preparation for the Coming Season
II. Selecting a Course Site
III. Recruiting of Prospective Runners
IV. Philosophy of Training
v. Strategy
VI. Psychological Aspects of Running
VII. You Must Know Yourself
VIII. Meet Organization
IX. Coach - Athlete Relationship
X. Physiology of Exercise
XI. Climatic Changes, Altitude, and How to Adjust
XII. Running Form Mechanics
XIII. Injuries Most Common to Distance Runners
XIV. Proper Diet For Runners
XV. Equipment
XVI. "A Little Bit About the Sport"
XVII. Off-Season Training
XVIII. Tips From the Champs or How They Train
Glossary
Subjects: cross country, running, racing, NCAA cross country, NCAA track, coaching cross country, coaching track
Places: Long Beach State, UTEP, University of Texas, El Paso