There are five primary physical components that are targeted for improvement during physical training. The degree of emphasis placed on each of the five components of strength, speed, flexibility, coordination, and endurance is sport specific. All must be addressed for any athlete to improve performance capacity. In cross country running, the component of endurance is…
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A Proper Cross Country Warm Up
Successful cross country running coaches are always looking for new components to add to an already effective cross country warm up unit for their athletes. Or perhaps they’re just looking for a set routine because their present one is too haphazard and/or unorganized. What would constitute a proper warm-up or sound daily stretching and flexibility…