Is track or cross country better?
The short answer is that they’re both good sports. If you’re thinking about running XC then track will only help. In fact, most XC coaches expect their runners to also run track as the track training adds a helpful dimension to XC races. So, run both.
Should cross country runners run everyday?
That is why coaches of top-ranked teams ask their runners to run twice a day up to 100 miles a week. If you can maintain this level, add an extra day of double training over a period of weeks, months or even years. Sudden increases in speed and distance usually do not lead to long-range success.
Do you have to do hurdles in track?
Ten hurdles are used in the 100-meter, 110-meter and 400-meter hurdle races. Men run the 110 races with 9.14 meters between hurdles and women run the 100 races with 8.5 meters between hurdles, according to IAAF rules. The IAAF and USA Track and Field do not have this requirement.
What is a good cross country time for a freshman girl?
Back in my High-school days, I used to run a 5k in 20 Minutes, but in my opinion, anything 23 minutes and below is excellent for a woman your age 🙂 In my opinion, on a flatish course anything under 20 for the back half and the top under 19. If the team is good then a few under 18:30.
How much do girls run in college?
In the United States, college men typically compete on 8 km (5.0 mi) or 10 km (6.2 mi) courses, while college women race for 5 km (3.1 mi) or 6 km (3.7 mi).
Are you interested in running track and field and cross country?
A lot of high school athletes are interested in running track and field and cross country at the college level and want to know what they can do to increase their chances to be able to run for the college or university of their choice.
What does it take to become a track and field coach?
It will take some hard work, determination, confidence, knowledge, and clear communication between the coach and athlete. Step one requires you to work hard in your running or field events. It doesn’t matter if you are a long distance track and cross country runner, a sprinter, a jumper, or a thrower.
Can You take Your High School track and cross country dreams to college?
Taking your high school track and cross country dreams to the college level is a very exciting feeling and is not an impossible goal for most athletes. It will take some hard work, determination, confidence, knowledge, and clear communication between the coach and athlete.
What limitations do high school athletes have?
The biggest limitation most high school athletes have is the one they put on themselves by saying things like “I don’t know if I can run in college”, or “I’m not good enough to run in college”. Don’t let this be you. If you really enjoy pushing your body’s limits and competing in a sport you love, then do it!