I want to do something other than long distance in track?

Question

I ran xc freshman year with mid-distance following up in winter and spring track. I am unable to take the mental/physical beating of it for another full year so I want to do something else. My bones aren't able to take the beating of concrete on the frequent long runs. (too many stress fractures).

Any suggestions? I am 5'1. Former floor gymnast. I'm kind of built from gymnastics. I build muscle pretty easily for a girl.

I wanted to do pole vaulting but my headcoach said it'd be a lot tougher for me since I was short. And if I used a shorter pole, I wouldn't get as high.

Answer 1

doing track is not as long as xc.

try doing mid distance which is the 400 and 800m

you should have the endurance to excel at both

Answer 2

Try sprints, or try one of the field events. My friend is also very muscular, a xc runner, and she was surprised that she excelled so much in those events. Good luck!

Answer 3

discus and if you have hammer throw