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Re: favorite running moments

guest — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 03:19:00 GMT

One day after our coach was "very disappointed" in how we did at a meet in the rain, he went home and our assistant coach changed the workout that the head coach had left for us. instead of doing a road run that we all hated, he let us just run the course backwards. everyone was so happy and we all laughed the entire day and were able to forget about the "bad" meet.

Re: offseason tips

guest — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 04:08:00 GMT

The only way to get better is to keep running. Maybe do indoor/ outdoor track to keep you motivated. Try doing some longer runs with some speed/ track worouts mixed in. Days off are important too so as not to wear yourself out for the season. Good luck!

indoor track.....events/shoes

guest — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 02:22:00 GMT

I was wondering what events to do for indoor track. I ran xc this year and ran about a 21:20 5k. I also did outdoor track last year and had a 13.84second 100m -- a 30.6second 200m. I don't reallly know indoor track events so I have no idea what to try out for? any suggestions?? Also--- what shoes do you use for indoor? thanks!!

Running shoes Racers--Do they help??

guest — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:49:00 GMT

My coach was talking to us the other day and said that we should get racing flats / spikes for races. What do they do?? What kinds are good? Does anyone use them??

Re: I NEED HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

guest — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:44:00 GMT

Heat them. That and using a running stick helped me a lot with stretching. Good luck!!

Franklin Park boston CMI

guest — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:02:00 GMT

Did anyone run cmi in boston today or have run at Franklin Park??? CMI today was awful I have never run on such a muddy course and the rain wouldn't stop. Nothing I own is dry and my shoes are so wet and muddy i wont be able to wear them for days. The race was fun except for the slipping and i ran ok even though i was hoping to do much better. Congratulations to anyone who runs meets in mud and rain that's WHAT XC IS ALL ABOUT!!!

Re: Our XC season is over!!! How do you train in the off season?

guest — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:53:00 GMT

keep running through the winter. it will help so much come spring and get you into a good pattern and used to running. If your school has a winter track team you should join. It will keep you running and limit your excuses to skip days (ex weather temperature laziness). Good luck!

Impossible is Nothing

Re: WHAT IS GOING ON W/ ME?!?!?!?!?!

guest — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 02:18:00 GMT

Practice and meets are so different because i will beat girls on the team in practice but when meets come they kick my butt. In practice I can run top 7 and during meets i will be 15. I enjoy practice more than races though!

feet falling asleep during long runs

guest — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:22:00 GMT

My season has been going pretty well so far but lately on my longer runs my calves get really tight and hurt pretty badly. I keep going and eventually the pain goes away a little bit but my feet fall asleep/ go semi-numb and i get pins and needles. Has that ever happened to anyone else what do I do??

Re: Legs feel weak during race

guest — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 20:44:00 GMT

It is probably from the lactic acid as someone already said. If you are doing lots of miles before a race then that might cause more to build up. Make sure you do a good cool down after you run to help move some of it out of your muscles before it settles.

Another thing to try... after long mileage days or a couple of days before a meet our coach tells us to "hang our legs". basically, you lie on your back with your butt against a wall and your legs straight up the wall so you form close to a 90 degree angle. This will drain the lactic acid out of your legs and get it back into your bloodstream so it can be removed. Do this for anywhere from 5-30+ minutes. It will stretch your legs and your feet may go numb but it works. if you try it, grab something to read to make it go by faster. My legs always feel great afterwards!! good luck!!