Cross country running...?
Im 14 years old, and when I start cross country (if I do) Id be 15. I've always been good at running...but I was wondering, is it too late (in other words, am I too old) to join a cross country team? I've never done any training or been on any teams before.
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It's never to late to get into shape. Just start training a mounth or more before the tryouts and you should be in good shape.What to do to get ready for sprinting?
absolutely not!! at my school anyways, crosscountry is a noncut sport...aka, anyone can do it, even if your mile time is like half an hour. before the season starts, you might want to get in shape a bit just so you're not feeling completely out of it when the actual team training comes in. you should definitely join because you'll meet new ppl who also have a love of running and you'll get in *great* physical condition! i didnt have time last year to do cross country even though i ve never done it before, and im planning to join my school team this year. good luck!Anyone can tell me more about the life story of USA athetic Prefontaine who died in 1972 at age 24?
no way ! i started running cross country my junior year and it was perfectly fine i had never before than run more than a mile at a time. i would suggest doing like if your school as a running camp over the summer just so you can start getting into shape and learn a little bit about how the sport will be. but yeah for all you know once you try you could be awesome at it!Blister prevention, my arches?
it's never too late as long as you work HARD.my x-c coach started when he was a senior in hs and ran in college and went on to olympic trials. if you have, work hard and you'll do great
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I never is to late. I ran track only freshman to senior year. I only ran XC two year. In two year, I went for a 20:42 5K to a 18:31 5K. If you start now you'll be ok.My mile for XC went for 5:59 to 4:40.
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It's never too late and if anything, cross country is a sport that really opens their arms to anyone who is willing to try. It's a sport that so many underestimate (I was a varsity runner and a couple of guys asked me in hs one day if I got my letter from underwater basket weaving.nice...) Running is an incredible sport- and isn't it funny that it's the punishment in every other sport?! You should join- it's an amazing team to be a part of- you''ll make great friends, learn a lot about running and learn a lot about yourself. If you have been running, it will take your running up to the next notch. I say go for it!What is the best pace for a five mile race?
You are not too old to run on a team. If you enjoy running and want to run cross country start training. Do some easy distance so you can train with the team when they start. Talk to the coach and see what he expects of his members. He should tell you what he wants you to do on your own before the team works out together.Anyone can run a mile in 5:44?
No! It's definately Not late at All! Many Excellent Runner's Discover their Talent in High School! So Join and start Running!More Questions & Answers...