A brief note.
Cross country to me is amazing. I love it. You get quite nervous ( I won't say stressed! ) before a race. But after, you feel so pumped up. If this doesn't sound for you, then maybe don't try it . You also need a lot of determination, perseverance I like to call it. If your still interested all I can say is ... read on!
Organizations.
For cross country running you don't need much fancy equipment. A water bottle, hat. You know the stuff. The most important thing to remember is to always train...whatever the weather, you need commitment. Here is a list of things you may need:
Water bottle (definitely)
Warm hat (for winter)
Track suit (definitely)
Training.
My advice is train every week. Don't be put off by the weather. The best possible training area is probably a field, good ground ( very muddy ) and its probably best if its wet but if you live somewhere that's hot ... lucky you! For your training program, especially if you're just starting, I'd probably advise 800 meters to start with, then you can build it up. Compete against friends and family, it spurs you on, motivates you. Everyone is different, I started with 400m but now sometimes I do 3-5k . If you don't get it right away remember, practice makes perfect.
A little extra note .
If you have done the above for about two or three months OR you feel that this is coming naturally now, move to the next chapter. See you there!
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Non-FictionA detailed information book about cross country running. From beginners to advanced, here you'll find all you need to know about the world of cross country running.
