Everyone enjoys a break now and then. For the Penn distance runners who compete during cross country and track and field seasons, those training breaks are few and far between with their demanding, ...

Cross country running is a demanding yet rewarding sport that requires a unique blend of endurance, speed, and mental toughness. Many athletes set their sights on achieving personal records (PRs) ...

When central Ohio’s best high school cross country runners cross the finish line at the state meet Nov. 4 at Fortress Obetz, it will represent more than the culmination of a season. For most, if not ...

Halfway through the eighth of 16×1 kilometer repeats the University of Colorado cross country team was putting in on a recent Friday morning on the Potts Field outdoor track, the runners suddenly had ...

USATF Coaching Education presents a 10-hour course specific to the discipline of cross country. Originally adapted from USATF Legend Coach, Dr. Joe Vigil, the seasonal course (offered June-August) ...

CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - While many can get relief inside from the excessive heat, many athletes still need to grind it out outside. Some sports practice later in the day, but cross country runners ...

There is no “magic pill” or “silver bullet” when it comes to cross country training. There isn’t a special workout to help claim a first-place finish. There is no intense strategy to get runners past ...