One of the most beautiful aspects of cross-country running is that it’s not just you against the competition – it’s also you versus Mother Nature. With that in mind, you’ll need to do some specific ...

The former World Fitness Federation pro, Karina Elle, transitioned from cross-country running to bodybuilding and now prefers plyometric workouts over any other form of training. In an interview with ...

When I started running in high school, I wasn’t just running: strength sessions consistently followed my after-school cross-country practices. Not only was I taught to hit my paces in interval ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." RUNNERS CAN EASILY fall into a basic routine for their workouts: Lace up, hit the pavement, then cruise ...

For your speed workout, try a fartlek run/walk: After a walking or easy running warmup, run hard for 30 seconds or as long as ...

XC marks the spot if you want to experience running in its rawest, most race-driven format. XC, an abbreviation for cross-country, is a treasure trove for those who want to feel rough ground under ...