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 *Cross-Country Elimination Contest*

A XC running contest in which athletes run laps with the last athlete to complete each lap being eliminated.

 *Course Inspection Tips*

A checklist of things to look for on the pre-race walk-through of a cross-country course.

 *Downhill Running Technique*

Athletes can run 10-15% faster on downhills without working any harder.
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 *Dynos Develop the Ability to Surge*

Controlled fartlek workouts that develop the ability to surge and kick.

 *Easter-Egg Workout*

An interval workout in which the distances to be run in each set are determined by the colour of the Easter egg that's drawn.

 *Fartlek - Race the Car*

A form of fartlek in which runners speed up when they hear a car coming from behind.
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 *Fartlek-Circular Course*

Provide greater control on fartlek runs by establishing a circular course in which speed must be increased between certain landmarks.

 *Games - Team Pursuit Running*

A contest that adapts the concept of pursuit cycling to a cross-country running practice.

 *Hills - Direction of Propulsion*

When running up hills the legs should push backward and downward at the same angle as the hill.

 *Hills - Simulation on Flat Ground*

How to simulate the fatigued feeling of hill running when you have no hills available.

 *Talent Identification in School*

Checking the results of your PE program?s 12-minute run tests will help you identify students who have potential for your track or cross-country teams.

 *If Tired - Speed Up*

Runners can reduce their feelings of discomfort by speeding up.

 *Downhills - Confidence Tip*

Use the forward swim technique as a safety valve to encourage your XC runners to run fast on downhills.

 *Vaseline for Spike Removal*

Place a container of petroleum jelly in your spike bag as a reminder to use it a spike lubricant.
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 *Start - Flying Formation*

How to keep your XC team together during the confusion of a mass start.

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