Running for cross

[J.Greene]

Do you guys who race cross do any running training? Just curious...

JG

[chrisroph]

Yes, most do. But be careful, it can be hard on your calves.

[coylifut]

the only reason to run for cross is so that you don't hurt your self when you are indeed forced to do so. I start with 15 minute sessions and gradually work up to a 45 minute run. Once I can do that, I do very short sessions with the bike on my shoulder - no more than 30 seconds and bag the jogging. It's still a bike race and the guy who pedals fastest wins, but pre conditioning your roadie legs so that you don't pull a muscle or damage a tendon is adviseable.

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[Too Tall]

Just a thought. I've coached a bunch of crossr's and this issue keeps comming up. I've come to the conclusion it is another "it depends" answer...sorry...boooooring! Some regions have a ton of runups, scrambles etc. and others have next to nothing eg. the legal requirement. The running workouts I give...when they are needed are short and usually include cycling after. Just sayin. Just because you never were a "runner" per se is no reason to start. However cross practice is a must and you will get all the running you'll need to find out if you are going to need more specific training.

Yuck yuck...the mtm bike races in Canaan Valley / White Tail / Laird Knight blah blah blah during the late 80's had a TON un-ridable long arse hills that you RAN!!! I practiced running. Make sense?

[Fixed]

yes makes sense bro
cheers

[J.Greene]

[QUOTE=Too Tall, I practiced running. Make sense?[/QUOTE]

YUP

JG

[dutri42590]

mr. geene come run mile repets with me at a 5:50 pace for 4
JPR

[J.Greene]

mr. geene come run mile repets with me at a 5:50 pace for 4
JPR


Junior,

Don't you have homework to do?

JG

[dutri42590]

Junior,

Don't you have homework to do?

JG
this is my homework
JPR :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: