XC National championships

This weekend is the 2012 Canadian Cross Country (running) National Championships. I cannot predict the outcome because I have been out of the scene for too long. But, I do know that an athlete that I have been following, literally he was always ahead of me in races, is Chris Winter. He ran XC and track at the legendary U of Oregon in Eugene and also competed for Canada at this summers Olympics in the 3000m steeplechase. It looks like he will be running this Nov. 24th 10km course on Jericho Beach in Vancouver.  I wish I was there to watch, and better yet, in running shape to even be close to competing.  Good luck.

Yes, you are right! It turns out most of my predictions were incorrect. But, that is what the top level competition is; always exciting never expected. Congratulations to all the competitors. Even just making it into the B or C final is a good position for further advancement next year.   Now, it is time to go back to the training programs and look how to change it for next year. The most important thing is to take a break from  one-sport one-action and do some cross-training outside of your indoor erg work.

Snowshoeing 

CrossFit! 

XC skiing

Mtn Biking

Yoga

Sailing

Running 

 

By: Mike Joos