I love cross-country race. The training, workouts, races in all, a wonderful experience. If you are not familiar with the sport of cross-country, you have to see the race to fully understand what this is all about. Imagine your favorite sport. We invite the best team, and all the stars all play at the same time in the same area. It & # 39; and what do you like cross country championship.
Let & # 39; s start with what the cross country race. The distance of the cross country race will change from high school to college, but they are usually in the 4 km (2.5 miles) and 10 km (6.2 miles). All runners will start at the same time. The first runner to the finish line wins.
In order to find out which team will win is very simple. Most tournaments allow teams of 7-12 runners for each team. The top five finishers in each team count on the team's points. The team with the lowest point total wins. A perfect race, the team is to finish in the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. This would give the team a total of 15 points. Tournaments can be by just two teams compete head-to-head, or the really big invitationals, up 50 teams compete all at the same time.
Another reason is so unique cross-country runners are running against each other at the same time. Imagine that you have the best track runners and letting them run against each other. It & # 39; and see what happens. Many high school and college cross country team raced with great distance and middle distance runners. People started running up the 400-meter individual who runs the 2 miles on the track team makes up for the high school team. In college, it is usually within 1 mile of track runners and up to forming cross-country.
training is sport specific. It often happens that a lot of exercise running tracks or running around ready to hilly terrain. I have been able to run because of so many beautiful state park cross-country ski trails. To improve, you have to build up the amount to be run gradually. This is to prevent the injury, but it will give you incredible stamina levels even after months of training levels.
Finally coming season championship race. At the end of the season, two great races. First comes the qualifying race for the championship. In this race, only a select few teams, and the first few rated qualify for the championship race. The last race of the season, the best individuals and teams come together. It & # 39; and like the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl packaged in an event. As a competitor, you get to run against the best of the best. As a viewer, you can get a great individual competition, and see the teams battle it out in midfield.
In the fall, check to see where the local high school team competition, or if the local colleges hold their own meeting. Seeing the competition in person at a special experience. If you are not sure about joining your high school team, I guarantee you will not regret it. Running cross country brings out the best in people. There's something working with a common goal, that sticks with you through a lifetime.