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PRE-SEASON EXPECTATIONS - If your child is thinking about trying out for the XC team, they should start practicing over the summer. XC is typically a Fall sport, so they should not come into the new school year with no practice. We have some very fast and phenomenal runners at this school, so if they want to do their best, I highly recommend they run one or two days a week this summer. They should work their way up to be able to run at least 1 mile without stopping. Start by jogging or running for 5 minutes straight. Each week, add a little bit of time to that and see if they can reach 20 minutes without stopping by the end of the summer. Middle School XC runners run a 2 mile RACE anywhere between 14 and 25 minutes.
PRACTICE - Runners will practice 5 days a week for 45 minutes. They will learn the fundamentals of running. How to properly stretch before, as well as stretch after to cool down. They will focus on building stamina, and strength while running long distances.