Summer training cross country?

Question

this summer i really want to get in shape and become a better runner. i currently run a 6:10mile in track and in the fall i am doing cross country. i am also playing field hockey. we have field hockey conditioning for 4hrs every day where we do running/agility stuff for one hour, play indoor hockey, weight train, and do a video workout. i want to do xc too but conditioning is the same time :( should i run by myself in the evenings?? i am afraid of overtraining and actually hurting my times. i cant really run outside during the day from 12-5 because it is super hot and sunny. i was also gonna do yoga and swimming for cross training. any suggestions on how to improve my xc times w/o overtraining? thanks!

Answer 1

just run at night dont push urself to much im training for cross country all summer .. just run with someone its easier that way and keep a slower but steady pace do just a mile or 2 a 1st and work your way up .. right now i worked my way up to 8 miles without stoping ... just go slow and only do what you can dont try and sprint a mile and kill yourself .... but if you can run with someone else thats starting to run do it cuz then u'll both be about the same pace and stay with that person don't slack off though if they do encourage them to keep up with you to ... that help alot and do it every other day to give yourself a rest or do it week days ... then rest week ends and dont run the day before a meet.. rest and eat pasta ( dont ask it really works trust me)

Answer 2

It is possible. Just make sure you rest in between workouts maybe even a nap.

But you'll definetly need running for XC, what youre doing for field hockey isnt enough

Answer 3

Wow! you have a lot of stuff going on!

I am an avid runner, and did cross country in the fall.  My brothers also run.  

I suggest running each night until you get tired. Because you're doing so much other stuff, I wouldn't push it.  But when you get tired, run for, like, 2 minutes longer.  Do that every day and push yourself, but not over the top.