India4summer. if i WALK every morning this summer, will it make me able to keep up with XC when school starts?

Question

I am going to India over the summer and i wont get much running done, unfortunately, i have to practice running all summer to prepare for Cross Country when school starts in August. If i WALK every morning with my grandpa, will it help me to keep up with XC when i come back?..even though I'm not "running"?

Answer 1

I dont think if you just walk that will be enough.  If you want to be ready for cross country you have to start running or jogging to get your body ready for the work you will have to do in cross country.

Walking every morning is good for you.  I want to encourage you to walk with your grandpa.  I also think it would be a good idea to start running or jogging toward the afternoon.  You will need to build up your endurance.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Do what I am going to do, join a running club to where you are going.  (me, i am going to Europe, found a club on line and ask if i could join them, so I can continue to train for my marathon)  You have to keep up with cardio, if you are not able to run, at least cycle.  

So, if you don't, do not worry about it, you're young and you will pick it up again in no time.

Good luck and have fun in India.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, no.  Should you walk with your grandpa, absolutely!

In order to prepare for cross country, you need to run.  You should alternate your workouts with fartleks, intervals and LSD (long, slow, distance) runs.  

Walking with your grandpa is an awesome activity that you can share with a family member.  You are both getting exercise and spending time together.  I highly encourage you to continue this activity.  If you want something that you both may benefit from, maybe he can ride a bike next to you while you run.  You both get to spend time together and you get the benefit of the cardio and preparing your body for the XC season.

Good luck!