Getting in shape?

Question

ok...so i've done cross country before, but i always realize that i should have worked really hard in the summer before the summer workouts start! i want to letter this year, so if you have any suggestions on how to accomplish my goal by getting/staying in shape that would be great!

thanks!!!

Answer 1

keep running. running and jogging are very good for the body, if u have a dog, run with it every morning. eat lots of friut and drink milk and lots of water.

Answer 2

If you want to improve your cross country time you should run about five days a week in the summer. You should do a mix of long slow distances and a shorter faster disance day. Also having abs is incredibly important if you want to be competative so also find some time for ab work.

Answer 3

Try aiming for Two fast days a week (2-5 miles Interval, Tempo, and fartlek training... Try 85 -90%)

Two days of hill/trail work to get yourself used to cross country courses... (run those hills HARD! 80 -85% at LEAST 3 miles)

One long run a week ( 7- 10 miles at an easy conversational pace 70-80%)

One rest day (don't confuse rest with inactivity! Try swimming, bicycling or any other cross training)

Another Important factor is core work, 2 or three days a week work you abs, a strong core will improve your times significantly.)

Good luck