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Cross Country: Cross Country Racing

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If you're a city dweller, you're probably desperate for a breath of fresh air.

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Fortunately with the growing concern for our health, the amount of activities and spaces to do it are only limited to your imagination, and your need.

If you are a city dweller, you will surely be desperate for a breath of fresh air. Especially if the confinement at home and the office takes away your oxygen and makes your legs lethargic.

If you are in Mexico City, you have El Ocotal; if you are in Caracas the Cerro El Ávila. Running outdoors, under the sky, clouds, trees and animals is not only a sport, but an escape that your brain saturated with accounts and problems welcomes.

Cross-country running on natural terrain, although similar to running flat on circuits, has some differences that you should take into account. To begin with, sports shoes are different, the soles of the shoes must have more grip, which is why they are used with spikes to be able to propel you and not slip because of the dust, dry leaves or mud on the floor. These tend to be otherwise lighter than other athletic shoes. Another thing, tie the braids or cords with a double knot, you do not want to fall to the side of the road for a hazing like that.

Likewise, due to the route layout, it is important that you know how to take advantage of the possibilities it offers you. For example, on descents, take advantage of gravity to your advantage, relax your body and let your muscles take a second breath; yes, do not run hard downhill, because your knees They recriminate you over time.

If you are going uphill, try to use your arms as momentum. Running is not done with your legs, you need to use a combination of legs, your arms and your breath to maintain a proper rhythm and impulses.

On race day, eat a few hours before and in moderation. There are many diets on the internet that talk about this or that food, certainly dairy is not the best recommendation for stomach cramps that can suffer. However, we are not all the same, your diet is different from mine. Trial and error, trial and error.

So that your legs do not get used to the same step and go "sleeping", try to take small accelerations of fifty meters every so often, in order to keep them awake and with proper blood circulation.

If you are in a race, take advantage of the adrenaline of the start, because it makes your muscles and nervous system go into a state of alert and they will give you that first boost that will set your pace.

For me, as a conservationist, the most important thing: Enjoy nature, correr Outdoors is a rewarding experience especially with a route in the middle of trees, animals and a lot of oxygen. Your senses are heightened, and certainly all of us who run know how our minds dissipate and appreciate that post-race state of relaxation. Enjoy your career!

Frequently asked questions from our readers:

The benefits of conditioning for cross country running include improving cardiovascular endurance, strengthening leg muscles, increasing lung capacity, developing coordination and balance, and helping maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, cross country training can also improve mental health, reduce stress, and increase self-confidence. Read more here: https://www.equilibriumx.com/preparacion-fisica/cross-country-carreras-a-campo-traviesa
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Last modified: December 31, 2023