<p>I was wondering if freshman cross country runners get to train for cross country during training the summer before their freshman year, or if they are supposed to stay in shape through summer training? Also what is the the summer before you freshman year called at the Air Force academy?</p>
<p>No, you will not get to train on your own. You will run occasionally, but it is not the ideal training environment by any means. The coaches know that you will not be in shape. Are you planning on being on the XC team?</p>
<p>That summer doesn't have a specific name. Most people just say Basic or Beast.</p>
<p>BCT - Basic Cadet Training - 6 weeks of indoctrination to the USAFA</p>
<p>Say BCT real quick and what you hear is Beast...welcome to the world of acronyms</p>