All of you who are on Cross County!?

Question

I'm joining this wednesday and need some major pointer!

I'm gonna be the only girl on the team for now anyway. And i run like two to three times a week for 30 mins. HELPP!

Answer 1

You go girl! I'm so proud of you! You are going to have a blast on CC and love every minute of it! Just make sure you are focused before a race and stretch out 20 minutes before the race begins. Do some run outs 7 minutes before the race and take deep breaths before the gun goes off.

I wish you the very best!!! Keep running!

-em  

Answer 2

Dang! The only girl on your team. Oh well. A lot of guys on cross country teams are probably the best guys you will ever meet. Um, don't worry too much because whether you have been running or not, you will always have to push urself during practice and the fatigue will suck badly. All I can say is, try your hardest and you could never disappoing urself. Good luck! Crosscountry rocks.

Answer 3

stretch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! period.

Answer 4

Running 3 times a week for 30 minutes wont be enough, i don't know how how your school does it but at mine we run ever day at least 4 miles a day but more like 8-10. A couple of key factors are critical. 1. Shoes, in running shoes are your most important assett, if you have bad shoes you're going to get injured its as simple as that, invest in a good 80-120 dollar pair of running shoes (think of it this way pay the doctor or pay the shoe store). 2. Diet-I drink about 4 liters of water a day during cross country season, if your urine isnt clear your not hydrated enough. also dont drink soday and sugary things (like gatorade from vending machines) those are counter productive and can take away the benefits of a 3 hour work out. 3. Stretch- stretching before you run is a good habit, stretching after you run is a must. if you dont stretch your going to hurt yourself, its as simple as that. 4. After you run eat something with protien, (ie a sandwich with lunch meats or peanut butter bagel) if you have something within 30 minutes of your run/workout/race you will recover twice as quickly. 5. race day, depending on how involved your going to be spikes are a good idea but not a requirement it really just depends on your dedication level.(dont train in your spikes please) And most importantly have fun dont quit its gonna hurt but its gonna be worth it. Prefontaine when asked what he was thinking while he was running said 'i felt like quitting' its not natural if you dont get this feeling (especially during a meet) but think in the present, if you have more questions or concerns message me

Answer 5

Make sure you stretch extra good. EXTRA GOOD!!!!!! not stretching good is how many people get injuries and are out for the season. When your running, don't worry about the boys. Focus on your running. don't forget to kick your heels out and get your knees up. It might be hard when you do it, but you'll be running a lot faster. It going to hurt. My coach always told me"If it hurts, your doing it the right way"

Answer 6

what you have to do is drink A LOT of water. drink about as much as 1 plastic water bottle every hour to stay hydrated.  stretch before you run and stay at the same pace. at the end of each race and practice, sprint as fast as you can.  

Answer 7

Dont be nervous just get along with everyone and run!