Cross Training Questions

Should I do Cross Country? What are the practices? Can I still lift weights and do Cross?

I did track this year (couldn't do anything my freshman year on account of an injury), but everyone was telling me I should do Cross Country. I did the 400m and the 200m sprint this year in track. (I like the 400m more though, my coach told me I was a mid-distance 400-800m runner.) However, I would like to jump back on the weights this summer and add some muscle that I lost during track. Can I still lift weights AND do cross country? What are the practices like? Do you think a fast 1 mile a day would work (maybe start at a 7 minute mile and decrease gradually)? I also have a workout for my legs that involves jump training, so that would probably help too. So, basically, would it be OK (and still get good results) if I lifted weights AND did cross? Thanks.

Public Comments

1. i can second in the nationals 1500m on the trach and 10th in nottingham cross-country. you should give cross-country a go it is great fun . i am sure you will love it!
2. Take a look around you at any track and field meeting. The short distance guys are muscular and heavy, the long distance guys are lean and light. What body shape do you want?