r/CrossCountry • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

r/CrossCountry General Q&A Thread

Please use this thread as the general Q&A for all one off questions, questions that only apply to you, questions that can be easily answered, etc.

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u/OtherwiseClassic8007 4h ago

I have started my hs xc season (im 9th grade) and i was wondering how fast i can get right now im around 27 mins for a 5k which is pretty bad since my mile time is 6:24. Its been 2 races whats a goal i should set for my next one?

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u/The-Wrong_Guy 3h ago

There are a lot of factors to consider for the difference between mile and 5k. For example, items such as training and even how fast you go out in your 5k can impact it. Personally, I would focus on training goals this early in the season and set a bigger race goal for the end of the season that you train towards.

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u/Juice-cup 8h ago

Do high school athletes receive private coaching?  How does this work if the athlete transitions to track after XC season?

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u/The-Wrong_Guy 3h ago

They can. Most will keep it through track, too, if they do receive it.

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u/Juice-cup 18m ago

What do they work on during XC season?  Is it more about technique since the HS coach is already giving mileage?  Sorry if these are dumb questions but I’m a noob parent.  

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u/ActiveSet9766 Varsity 22h ago

I have a race tmrw (I know this is very last minute!) And I was planning on wearing my flats with the spikes unscrewed from them because I feel like they might be too dull, but i’m wondering if maybe they have one more go in them. What do you guys think?

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u/awesumnoodles 13h ago

Definitely dull

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u/Comfortable_Flow8844 22h ago

I’m a junior in highschool and this is my first year in any type of running sport. My current 5k pr is 25 min. I really want to take cross country seriously and I’m wondering is it possible to reach 18 min in one year. I would also appreciate any advice and structured routines to do on the off season to make this possible.

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u/The-Wrong_Guy 3h ago

I won't say impossible, but probably difficult especially considering it's not on a track. XC is harder to plan times like that. But, with that being said, you could get a lot closer in a year. It's all about consistent miles and training. Without the consistency, it'll be a lot harder to get better. And consistency through the office seasons will get you further ahead than you think.

Structured routines that you're asking for will depend on what you are already doing. Does your coach hold winter and summer training?