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tabbyrun

11 posts since
Jan 1, 2007

Jan 1, 2007 4:51 PM

Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

I am a freshmen in high school and had joined the cross country team, and now I am doing wrestling at school. So anyway I still want to keep up my training from cross country to track this spring. I love to run, and I like to run alot. I am still new at running, so any tips for running in the winter, where in Oregon it rains a lot, or any other tips for me would be good. Thanks so much will wait for your reply! Happy New Year!

little wing

114 posts since
Jan 15, 2002

1. Jan 1, 2007 6:55 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by tabbyrun:
I am a freshmen in high school and had joined the cross country team, and now I am doing wrestling at school. So anyway I still want to keep up my training from cross country to track this spring. I love to run, and I like to run alot. I am still new at running, so any tips for running in the winter, where in Oregon it rains a lot, or any other tips for me would be good. Thanks so much will wait for your reply! Happy New Year!<HR>

i thought wrestling require a reasonable amount of running. even if your team doesnt run much, you should do it on your own. if your wrestling practice doesnt get in the way of track practice, you should practice with the track team.

Crazy1004

1,039 posts since
Jan 29, 2006

2. Jan 1, 2007 7:00 PM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

Only fat people need to loose wieght.

check out my other post.

What do you think gives you the right to clog up out forum with your stupid g@y wrestling junk anyway.

Yes I think wrestling is gay. You roll around and grop other guys (or girls) in tight spandex. Why don't you just give them a friction dance.

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bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

3. Jan 2, 2007 9:12 AM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by tabbyrun:
I am a freshmen in high school and had joined the cross country team, and now I am doing wrestling at school. So anyway I still want to keep up my training from cross country to track this spring. I love to run, and I like to run alot. I am still new at running, so any tips for running in the winter, where in Oregon it rains a lot, or any other tips for me would be good. Thanks so much will wait for your reply! Happy New Year!<HR>

Here's a few tips for you:
1. Take advantage of the good weather when you've got it and go for a run.
2. If it's raining hard, then you can't run, so find a cross training activity
you like, or if you have access to a treadmill, use that.
3. Make yourself a schedule which shows far you need to run on each day of the week, and make it last until spring.
4. Remember the golden rule of running "Nothing happens fast in running except injury"

Good luck with it all, and just ignore crazy1. He got beaten up by a wrestler once and has harboured a grudge ever since.

SoFarGone

552 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Jan 2, 2007 7:13 PM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by bruncle:

2. If it's raining hard, then you can't run, so find a cross training activity you like, or if you have access to a treadmill, use that.

<HR>

Some of my favorite and most memorable runs have been out in the rain. Don't be afraid to get your shoes wet.

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

5. Jan 3, 2007 10:47 AM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

It's allright if it's just a little drizzle, in fact I really enjoy those runs too. However, if it's absolutely bucketing down, it's just stupid to run. You'll get blisters from the increased friction coming from your wet shoes, get chafed by your wet clothes, your wet clothes will weigh you down and make it really hard to run, and not to mention the rain going straight into your eyes. I just don't think it's worth it, because the risk of getting a blister, which puny as it is on the scale of injuries can still force you to take time off running, is pretty high. You'll get a better workout inside anyway - it's not like running through rain is going to make you stronger.

newenglandfan08

462 posts since
Apr 23, 2006

6. Jan 3, 2007 8:06 PM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by bruncle:
It's allright if it's just a little drizzle, in fact I really enjoy those runs too. However, if it's absolutely bucketing down, it's just stupid to run. You'll get blisters from the increased friction coming from your wet shoes, get chafed by your wet clothes, your wet clothes will weigh you down and make it really hard to run, and not to mention the rain going straight into your eyes. I just don't think it's worth it, because the risk of getting a blister, which puny as it is on the scale of injuries can still force you to take time off running, is pretty high. You'll get a better workout inside anyway - it's not like running through rain is going to make you stronger.<HR>

1. as long as your not a dumbas,s and wear cotton and wear under armor you dont get drenched.
2. if you worried about getting the water in your eyes wear sunglasses
3. buy a 5 dollar stick of body glide and you wont worry about a thing
4. It can be very refreshing plus usally no cars, and it only ways you down if the puddle is about a foot deep and you straight through it.

Go ahead and have fun in the rain

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

7. Jan 4, 2007 5:03 AM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

1. I'm talking about serious rain here. It's impossible not to get drenched even with wicking gear because the rain will soak your clothes faster than the water leaks off.
2. Fair point, but I don't think sunglasses would work too well since they're not waterproof. You'd have to wear like swimming goggles or something:P
3. I don't think body glide would work on your feet because it would just rub off into the socks and then into your shoes and lose its effectiveness. I could be wrong though.
4. Well I guess it's a subjective judgement about whether you enjoy it or not. I hate being super cold and not being able to run properly because of wet, heavy clothes.

newenglandfan08

462 posts since
Apr 23, 2006

8. Jan 4, 2007 8:28 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

its all about personal perference, me i can take the cold and rain

others cant

maybe an umbrella hat could work?

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

9. Jan 4, 2007 8:30 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

Fair point. I don't really have to worry about it anyway because it's summer here:P

newenglandfan08

462 posts since
Apr 23, 2006

10. Jan 4, 2007 9:43 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

ok now your just rubbing it in

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

11. Jan 4, 2007 11:17 PM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

Lol it sucks though. Yesterday it was like 35 degrees and I had to cancel my tempo run because it was too bloody hot to run. I'm sweating just sitting at my computer:

Moehrke

22 posts since
Nov 14, 2006

12. Jan 7, 2007 4:46 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by SoFarGone:
Some of my favorite and most memorable runs have been out in the rain. Don't be afraid to get your shoes wet.

<HR>

I totally second that motion. I love to run in the rain. and if you are afriad to get your shoes wet, no shoes are always an option

KKrajnik

31 posts since
Jan 15, 2007

13. Jan 17, 2007 6:23 PM

in response to: tabbyrun

Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

Crazy1, your opinion on wrestling isnt wanted nor needed. Anyway, back to the topic. For winter training between XC and Track I do 40 minutes in the weight room and about a 15 minute run through the halls of my school.

ironcross90

25 posts since
Aug 3, 2004

14. Dec 25, 2007 1:09 AM

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Re: Winter Training for a cross country high school runner

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Moehrke:
I totally second that motion. I love to run in the rain. and if you are afriad to get your shoes wet, no shoes are always an option<HR>

and if you are afraid to get your clothes wet, you can just run with no clothes

totally serious

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