How to Train to be a Cross-Country Runner

Hey runners. This is a simple guide to becoming the next Steve Prefontaine! Using a "step up" method. meaning, you gradually work your way up to a more intense work out, you'll be running 3 miles in no time! You should also buy a good pair of cross-country spikes. With out further ado, let's get running!


PLEASE NOTE: I had previously used pictures from the internet that I had not obtained permission to use. I have since taken those off, and used different pictures from Wikimedia Commons. I do not own these pictures, and they are copyright of who they belong to.

Step 1 Setting Up Your Schedule: Making Time

One of the first steps in becoming a cross-country star is TIME. You have to make time during the week and on weekends to run. Start by setting up a schedule of 3-4 days a week of running. I usually do Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Or if your doing 3 days a week because you're just starting (or something along those lines), I recommend doing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This gives you weekends to rest and recover. Making the actual time is a bit easier. I highly, HIGHLY recommend running in the morning when it hasn't gotten hot yet. You can run when ever you want during the day, but the morning and afternoon are the best time to run. In the next step, I'll talk about your distance of running, and how long it will take you.

Comments

[Ranie-K]

You shall not steal other people's images and not credit the owner's appropriately!

Google images show other people's images. Just because you find them there, doesn't give you permission for you to show them other places as park of your work.

Find your "stock" pictures in Wikipedia or in Wikipedia Commons , but you still need to pay attention to the pictures' licensing and credit them properly if you do so.

[Atlas Portal 2]

I totally agree with you but, why do I see 10 of the same picture and MOST of them are by different authors so are they like pirates that don't care if its copyrighted
or am I missing a important part???

[Adum24]

But I added a disclaimer.

[Atlas Portal 2]

maybe find names and a a works cited

[Kiteman]

Not a sufficient step. At the very, very least, you should provide links to the original images and the sites they come from.

Ideally, you should obtain permission to use the shots from the site's author.

[Ranie-K]

If they are copyrighted, that means you have to ask before you copy. They can in fact sue you for using their work here!

[Adum24]

Ok guys thanks! I'll fix it immediately!

[Atlas Portal 2]

good instructable I ike it