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Boys Cross Country Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 15, 2024 0

The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in multiple elite invitationals, with more significant competitions and impactful matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country... Read more

Cross Country Spikes to Get This Fall: Top Picks for the Season

Blog Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks October 14, 2024 0

Runners seeing success with their cross country season might be ready to kick their training into high gear. And that means investing in quality spikes made specifically for cross country running. Cross country spikes are designed to help runners gain traction on rough terrain, improve grip on various surfaces,... Read more

Brentwood’s Amelia Sarkisian, Viewpoint’s Olly O’Connor enjoy big days at ASICS Clovis Invitational

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 14, 2024 0

FRESNO, Calif. – The depth of elite athletes in California Division 5 has the potential to be the most significant in state history and several small school competitors took advantage of their opportunities to compete in the spotlight Friday at the 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational. A new challenger for... Read more

Ventura’s Sadie Engelhardt smashes Woodward Park course record at ASICS Clovis Invitational

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section XC-Track-Running October 14, 2024 0

FRESNO, Calif. – Sadie Engelhardt took an opportunity to reflect following the Bill Buettner girls championship race at the 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational on the moments when she was in elementary school and had the opportunities to sit with her father Max and watch videos of Claudia Lane racing... Read more

Deep girls field highlights 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational, Jesuit boys face Crater High from Oregon

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 10, 2024 0

The 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational is already making history by being showcased over two days, with 30 races scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno, Calif. But the event also has the potential to be memorable for several additional reasons, especially in the Bill Buettner Girls... Read more

7 Reasons Why Cross Country is the Best Sport for Athletes

Blog Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 9, 2024 0

It’s hard not to love with cross country. Set among the beauty of nature, cross country is a sport that challenges both the body and mind like no other. It pushes runners to their limits, offering a unique sense of accomplishment with every mile completed. Unlike other sports, cross... Read more

What to Expect on Race Day: A Guide for First-Time Cross Country Runners

Blog Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 5, 2024 0

There is no better feeling than crossing that finish line at a first cross country meet. There is also nothing like the thrill and anticipation at the starting line. Race day is an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience, especially if it’s the first time the runner is competing. After putting... Read more

How to Tackle Race Day Weather: Running in the Rain, Heat, or Cold

Blog News Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 4, 2024 0

Race day is always exciting, but when the weather doesn’t cooperate, it can become much more challenging. And then Mother Nature always seems to throw us a curve ball, like the recent heat waves in California. While excessive heat should stop us in our tracks, runners need to be... Read more

How to Set and Achieve The Right Goals this Cross Country Season

Blog Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 3, 2024 0

Every completed run—even for base training or team practice is a win. Each mile brings runners one step further along their journey. But during cross country season, running is not just about lacing up your shoes and hitting the trails. Athletes should set personal goals that help unlock their... Read more

The Ultimate Race Day Gear Guide: What to Pack for a XC Meet

Blog Club Sports Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 2, 2024 0

Here’s what every cross country runner needs in their meet day gym bag. Cross country meets are exciting and intense, with many variables needing to be planned. From arrival time to navigating course terrain to unpredictable fall weather, there is lots to plan and prepare for race day. One... Read more

How to Join a Cross Country Team Mid-Season

Blog blog_category Club Sports Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running StaffPicks XC-Track-Running September 30, 2024 0

Athletes interested in joining a cross country team might feel disappointed that they missed their chance to do so now that many teams are currently at the halfway point of the sons. However, signing up after the season has begun is more common than you think. Whether you’re a... Read more

Menlo’s Landon Pretre sets impressive pace on opening night at Woodbridge Cross Country Classic

Blog Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner September 26, 2024 0

Pretre produces 3-mile effort of 14:16.7 to help Menlo triumph, with Natrona County of Wyoming teammates Brubaker and Wheeler also earning victories at Great Park in Irvine Menlo School of California’s Landon Pretre Photo by Ken Martinez The spotlight was on several California Division 5 boys standouts Friday, with... Read more