thanks.

Baksketballchick11 on 6/14/2010 3:29:40 PM

-music girl
I love that you are going out for track! It is such a fun sport. Here are some tips that I hope you find helpful.
-Never Give Up! Some of the practices are hard I will say but as long as you puch through them you will be a better athlet at the end.
-Find A Buddy. Find someone in your grade or someone that you know who is going into track like you are. It helps so much when you have that extra motivation.
-Try Differant Events. It is so important for your first year that you try a varity of events, it helps you narrow down on what you want to do in high school.
-Ask Coach. Ask your coach if there are any programs that you can participate in to get in shape for the track season.
Hope This Helps!
-CrossCountry

CrossCountry on 6/14/2010 2:12:24 PM

Cool profile. I am planning on doing track next year. Any tips?

music girl on 6/14/2010 12:58:38 PM

-merlin95
My Only Event In Track Is The 800 Meter! My Time Is Currently 2:57. What I Do Is At Least Three Days Of The Five Week Days I Run My 800 The Fastest I Can Go. I Always Bring Someone With Me To Motivate Me And Cheer Me On When I Run. People Watching You Can Make You Go So Much Faster, Don't You Think? Well I Would Just Keep Practicing
And Try To Get A Faster Time Each Time You Run It.
Remember To Streatch And Drink Plenty Of Water Before You Run And Always Remember Post Work Out Nutrition. Ask Your Coach If He Can Help You Make Up A Training Scedule. My Track And Cross Country Coach Helped Me Make Up A Training Scedule For The Summer. Maybe You Could Ask Too!
Hope This Helps!
-CrossCountry

CrossCountry on 6/14/2010 9:59:11 AM

hey nike, i absolutely love cross country and my strength is on hills. i run every day and love distance running its awesome and such a great workout. you rock and i love your advice i am new to girlslife and everyone is so nice on here
comment back please

Leeland890k on 6/14/2010 6:43:18 AM

Hi! I know this is kinda awkward, but do you know where I can get a good sports bra? I'm kind of bigger "up there"

Vivi on 6/13/2010 8:55:03 PM

-insecure
Hey Girl! Distance running is suppose to be a lot slower than sprinting. If you are training for cross country or track than the thing you should do is to just try and push yourself to go faster every mile and try to beat your time. But if you are just running because you like to run than it is normal to feel like you are not going full speed, you can easily run out of energy if you try to sprint long distance so you are doing the right thing to pace yourself.
Hope This Helps!
-CrossCountry

CrossCountry on 6/13/2010 2:33:47 PM

Hey I love to run! I have a q though. When should I run in the summer??

Baksketballchick11 on 6/13/2010 1:23:36 PM

Thanx! Also, I saw that you play lacrosse. It seems really fun and a lot of my friends are on the team, so I was thinking of joining next year. I have two questions: one, is it okay for me to join if I didn't do lacrosse the first year, and two, what are some ways I could practice at home to get in shape?

Runnergrrl16 on 6/13/2010 11:14:39 AM

Hey, do you have any tips on cramps? I've started to get them wayyy less now that I'm running more, but is there a way to prevent them entirely before a meet? Thanx!

Runnergrrl16 on 6/12/2010 3:05:40 PM

omg i LOVE cc!

futureauthor19 on 6/11/2010 4:07:18 PM

-pupellie
Hey! So I am doing a program that my cross country teacher has all of the cross country kids do every summer and I will just give that to you. So I hope it helps! And you get your weekends off!

Week One- Run One Mile Every Day Monday-Friday (You could alternate between a tread mill, trail, track, and sidewalks for these.)

Week Two- Run Two Miles Every Day ( By sure to streach and drink plenty of water.)

Week Three- Run Three Miles Every Day (I like to mapquest a rout and run one and a half miles away from my house and then run back.)

Week Four- Run Four Miles Every Day (Now This seems like a very long run, pick an interesting rout so you don't get board)

Week 5- Run Five Miles every other day, when you are not running take a break and maybe just try and work on strengthening your legs ( Lifting weight, Leg Lifts, and so on)

Repeat week five until the end of the summer. If you wanted you could also increase your mileage and run like eight miles just two days a week.

I Hope This Helps!
-CrossCountry

CrossCountry on 6/11/2010 11:33:38 AM

Heyy! So I have a question referring to long distance running. I'm starting high school next year and I wanted to do cross country and track, the only problem is that I'm not that great of a runner. What should I do to get started? Oh and my family belongs to a gym so I have the availability of exercise machines. Thanks in advance!! ( :

pupellie on 6/10/2010 9:03:29 PM

Well, 2 keep ur har in just put ur hair in a tight ponytail. If u like headbands, u can put 1 in. If ur headands dont stay in, u could clip them at the bottom with 2 clips. Just spray a little hairspray and ur ready 2 go!!

haleyia on 6/10/2010 10:34:47 AM

I <3 nike shorts!!

I give great advice on hair!!

U don't even need a hair iron.

One style:

Put ur hair in a ponytail in the back of ur head but leave a few strands of hair out. Wrap ur hair around the hair band and secure it with a clip or bobby pin. Hope that helps!

haleyia on 6/9/2010 5:12:18 PM

Sorry I am new to this whole profile thing so I didn't know that It took an half hour or so for the comments to load up soooooo thats why there are so many of the same thing. My bad, lol.
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CrossCountry on 6/9/2010 4:16:21 PM

Hey! I LOVELOVELOVE cross country and track! Lets talk, eh? Comment me back babe!

candygrl22 on 6/9/2010 3:04:03 PM

chloe4ever27
-Hey Girl! I read your profile and it seems like we have some stuff in common. I do not know how to strengthen a diaphram but I do know how to prevent cramps, or side stitches. Here are some tips.
1.)Stretching may prevent or relieve a cramp. Raise your right arm straight up and lean toward the left. Hold for 30 seconds, release, then stretch the other side
2.)Try not to run on a full stomach
3.)Breathe deep to stretch the diaphragm
4.)Drink before exercise (dehydration can increase muscle cramps)
5.)To stop a side stitch when running, stop running and place your hand into the right side of your belly and push up, lifting the liver slightly. Inhale and exhale evenly as you push up.

CrossCountry on 6/9/2010 2:25:09 PM

haha heyy we seem kinda alike i luuuvvvv reading and watever is on da radio AND i luv running but theres one problem. i get cramps heckkkaaa easily and i luv to run tho. im da fastest in short distance at my school. i try running around da neighbohood but like i start getting cramps and its not my period cuz i havent eve ngotten it yet. my uncle says my diaphram is weak but...how can i improve???

chloe4ever27 on 6/8/2010 6:46:29 PM

Hey Ladies! Need Advice On Running, Track, Cross Country, Distance Running, Or Healthy Foods? Or Maybe You Are Just Looking For A Good Book? Comment On My Profile!
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CrossCountry on 6/8/2010 9:36:11 AM