Cross Country
Shelby Osborne Signs as First Female Defensive Back in College Football
Although football remains one of the only sports offered for men’s teams in high school, that didn’t stop Shelby Osborne from achieving her dreams. The Jeffersonville (Indiana) High School three-sport [...]
High School Cross Country Star Battles Multiple Sclerosis and Breaks Records
No runner finished ahead of Mount Tabor (N.C.) High School's Kayla Montgomery during her senior cross country season. And her undefeated streak continued as she won the NCHSAA 4-A State [...]
Flexibility for Cross Country From the Ground Up
Cross Country athletes, and runners in general, typically have two goals: Run faster and stay injury free. Both performance and injury prevention are a...
Cross-Country Nutrition Tips for the Long Run
Runners - especially those in cross country at either the high school or collegiate level - ask a lot of their bodies. Many runners put in high mileage...
Best Plyometric Exercises for 5 Sports Skills
Plyometrics are essential to your development as an athlete. However, you can't aimlessly hop, skip and jump, or you will set yourself up for an injury. Target your specific sports [...]
STACK Summer Training Guide 2013
No matter how big and strong you are, if you’re winded and out of breath at the end of the game, you won’t win. On the court or playing field, [...]
Master the Hills to Dominate Your Cross Country Race
Knowing how to run the hills makes a huge difference in a race. To be a dominant cross-country runner, you need to master hills—not just climbing up but racing down [...]
5 Top Weight Room Exercises for Cross Country Runners
Running more than three miles at a competitive pace requires grueling effort, practice and discipline. When training for cross country, you need to focus primarily on endurance; but don't make [...]
Strength Training for Cross Country Runners
Far too many cross-country runners avoid weight training. But these endurance athletes will benefit by incorporating strength training into their programs. Increased upper body strength helps delay arm and posture [...]
Weight Room Training Tips for Cross Country Runners
If you want to be a successful cross-country runner, you training should involve more than just running. In addition to a running plan, competitive runners need to perform strength training. The [...]