I want to run cross crounty but i have no experience HELP?????????????

Question

I never ran it before but im going to sign up soon so whats could i do over the summer to get me in shape?

I WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING

Answer 1

just run EVERYDAY...you'll improve, but it you skip days or weeks- Your season is over

Answer 2

start easy, for the first week or so (depending how much time you have) just do a few miles 1-3 depending on your endurance. Just try jogging at an easy pace. Usually go easy the first day (1 mile), kick it up to 3 the next, then go back to 1 etc. etc. this way you have an "easy" day and don't kill your mucsles.

Next few weeks try doing 3-5 and depending how long your cross country tracks are you usually want to run 2-3 miles more when training.

remember t stretch well before and after running and drink some water, have some comfy running shoes, and make sure you know where you're running (trail, track, street, etc.)

music helps but they usually don't let you have it when running

Answer 3

You shouldn't run everyday, like the first answer said, running every day is not that great for you, unless you are only running short distances, which is not cross-country. Run every second day to be safe. Rather then looking at distances, and your times at first, just look at nice 20/30 minutes runs, slowly improve the pace/speed that you run it with, until you can get to a run/fast jog. Make sure you stretch before you run. Stretch everyday, no matter what you are going to do that day, flexibility is important. Even if are not very flexible, it will eventually come to you.On the off-days(days you don't run), if you get a chance, try lifting weights, or doing some muscle-strength workouts.

Good luck! Remember, winning isn't everything. Improving your time is much more important.

Answer 4

What I will be doing this summer ot get back in shape for cross country is running 45-60minutes at once,once a day.So if you are in middle school i would run around there and if your in highschool maybe a few minutes extra.Also, since you are just beggining I wouldn't run to fast you should build up to it.You should drink plenty of water and STRETCH alot! It should take you 15-20 minutes to stretch before and after. If you are sore you should RICE (a phrase our coach uses often) which means rest-ice-compress-elevate it.Also get some good comfy light shoes to run in.