<p>Alright, i guess i'm joining up with all the "smart" kids who run now. It's going to be my first season doing cross country after coming off of varsity soccer. I'm a really good runner, but i need tips.</p>
<p>What strategies should i use for meets?, and how should my form be?</p>
<p>I’m doing XC too, this fall.
What is your time on the 5k?</p>
<p>The first time you wear spikes you’ll feel like Jesus for the first mile, so make sure to keep your pace at what it normally is.</p>
<p>Like 20.5 minutes for my 5k. I haven’t ran it competitively. My and my friends just found a 5k trail and timed ourselves.</p>
<p>First I’d suggest you contact the high school coach and ask about a training program for new runners for the summer … before worrying about strategies for races and your running form I would worry about getting your base conditioning level up in an smart way (gradually increasing your mileage and intensity so you’re ready for the first practices this fall)</p>
<p>Yea, today, i’m planning on starting running, after i tweak my new workout plan.</p>
<p>I may join Cross Country, but I will have to get my running legs back…</p>