In order to run cross country there are plenty of skills and techniques that are to be done and taught if you do not know them. Running across country is an total different thing then running in an regular track meet, I say that  because it is more running to be done and less stopping when running across country. While practicing cross country and getting ready for an particular  meet you must practice and practice to be prepared to run for as long as you are told sometimes it be 30 to an 1 hour. Another thing cross country isn’t something you can just up and do it is something that you must have been doing for a little while meaning years.

Cross country running is an sport in which teams and individuals run in an race on open air courses over natural terrain. The course is typically 4-12 kilometers and in miles that will be 2.5-7.5. Sometimes that is including the surfaces of grass, and the earth, pass through woodlands and open country. It is both an individual and a team sport, runners are judged on individual times and teams by a points-scoring method. Both men and women of all ages compete in cross country, which usually takes places during autumn and winter, and can include weather conditions of rain, sleet, hail or even snow that still require whoever that is competing that day no matter what. Cross country running is one of the umbrella sport of athletics and is a natural terrain version of long distance track and road running. Although open-air running competitions are pre-historic, the rules and traditions of cross country racing emerged in Britain. The English championship which became the first national competition in 1876 and the International Cross Country Championship was held for the first time in 1930. And Until 1973 the foremost elite competition has been the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

Cross country is sometimes a hard sport to tackle but it’s extremely rewarding because you feel like you have really achieved something incredible after completing a run. Cross country running can also take place over grass, mud, dirt trails, rocky areas and water also well as hills. Almost and most of the times it is taken off road. Although if can feel punishing at times because you are running for so long, in the end, the physical results and the friendships built by common suffering are definitely worth the training and far outweigh the pain involved. Here are a few tips to get you stared in running in country cross. I can tip in 10 ways on how to run cross country track and field and things to do throughout home and practice.

The 1st thing you should always do is reflect on why you’d like to get involved in cross country running.  Cross country running has both mental and physical benefits, after being cross country runner you’re likely to be more robust and versatile, able to run in all weather types and across all terrain types. Running cross country doesn’t only improve speed but it is focused on endurance and not only speed. Always prepare your gear , the beauty of all types of running is the low level of equipment needed and cross country running is no different. You’ll need shorts or running pants, shirt, a layer or two if you’re headed somewhere high a drinking bottle or bladder for water and some running shoes. Next you should always think safety fitness, remember before you begin training I cross country be sure to revisit the basics on staying flexible and well stretched. Don’t forget to warm up before heading out, and to warm down after running.

Also eat for the best performance, your fitness as a country runner also depends on what you’re eating. Be sure to eat healthy foods and to provide your body with the high energy input that needs for running. Along with that start training , when you begin it is always an good idea to start slowly and build your strength , stamina and enthusiasm for the sport as you go along. Always remember to set goals because once you have tailed the terrain for a bit and become used to running on all sorts of different surfaces, focus on little goals and big goals to help build up your resilience and endurance.

Always remember to prepare for racing , once you have done training and feel that you’re ready to begin racing, look around for suitable races to enter. While participating in races you will preparation and you’ve ready to prove something too your self . Keep in mind that events may go on and on so never give up and remember you are running because it motives you and help you clear your mind and stay fit . Refreshing your motivation will be times when you hit a brick wall during training and when it’ll be important to take stock and reflect over why you’re training. While practicing always remember to choose an beautiful site so it’ll almost feel as real and also comfortable with cross country running.