CROSS-TRAINING/INJURY ADVICE PLEASE?

Okay so I was just diagnosed with a pelvic stress fracture. I probably won’t be running for at least two months. This is very, very bad because I NEED to stay in shape so that as soon as I return to cross country I won’t be too far behind before our big meets. I really, [...]

What should I do as cross-training for running? (more details below)?

I’m a sophomore in high school. I ran winter and spring track freshman year. I didn’t do cross country (long story), but I’ve been training since the beginning of August. Winter track started Monday. My left leg is okay, but I have a shin splint and strained hamstring in my right leg. I know what [...]

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. [...]

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. [...]

summer training cross country?

this summer i really want to get in shape and become a better runner. i currently run a 6:10mile in track and in the fall i am doing cross country. i am also playing field hockey. we have field hockey conditioning for 4hrs every day where we do running/agility stuff for one hour, play indoor [...]

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. [...]

Can golf be used as a cross training sport for running?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. [...]

Can I do weight cross training followed by long distance running on the same day?

I have a cross training program that involves some weight. But mostly push-ups, pull-ups, and curls (bicep, tricep) and shoulder presses. Can I perform these cross-training weight workout (about an hour long) then do a distance run (starting at 1 mile, then increasing by .5 miles a week until I’m doing 4-5 miles). If you [...]

Do you believe 3 day training weeks/with cross training is sufficient to run your best?

anyone have any experience with doing 3day weeks and 5-7 day weeks, and to which is better? Click here to like this post. Unlike

Can burst training and cross country running work together to lose weight/gain muscle?

I had heard that after you do burst training that the day after is a rest day and if you exercise much it can actually go against your weight loss/muscle gain. I’m going to be starting cross-country practice soon and will be running 5 days a week and was wondering if adding a burst training [...]

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