LABall- I appreciate your opinion. However, I'll wait for science to disprove the science I've provided before reevaluating my stance. I'd encourage you to not only read through the links I've provided, but to take a look at the credentials of the individuals that wrote the pieces. I've never seen evidence that long distance running is beneficial, nor have I heard any experts on the matter say anything contrary to all the info I provided. The "anti-distance" sentiment you described - of which I am probably the leader - is rooted in scientific evidence. I stand strongly behind my word, and based on the evidence. 2+2=4. No baseball players should run any distance. There is simply too much evidence stating the lack of benefit to the exercise. If a coach wishes to ignore the evidence, that is unfortunate and is something I cannot control. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.