cross country :(

[killrsRquiet]

ok so well this year is my first year in HS and my aunt made me join cross country because i dont do any sports and i dont really like them... anyway i also hate running wihc really sucks for me but theres no way ium getting out of it and its only until mid october so ill deal with it. but iwas just wondering anyone have ny tips for a very first ime runner?
like things i shou;ld keep in mind and all that good stuff

[star_crossd]

Hey Stella. Actually, I was going to join cross country this year too but I ended up quitting because I like running on my own at home better :P

My advice would be to just pace yourself but push yourself at the same time. Its not an easy sport because its long distance running but thats okay, don't feel down on yourself if you're in the back or anything. Also, I like to focus on my arm movements when I run, making sure they're at 90 degree angles and my right arm swings forward when my left leg does. Just concentrating on that helps me a lot. Good luck!

[Tegan]

Hey Stella!

I'm sorry you had to do cross country, especially as you don't enjoy it! I have to do it to as it is mandatory for everyone that is on a sports team, and I don't enjoy it either! My advice is quite similar to Sam's, make sure you pace yourself and try to run against yourself rather than against someone else, that way you're less likely to burn out by pushing yourself too hard. Hopefully it will fly by quickly, and you never know, you might learn to enjoy it!! (: