Cross country running

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cross-country-running

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?A discipline within athletics, characterized by long-distance running on natural terrain
2. What is the historical milestones?First national competition in Britain (1876), first International Cross Country Championships (1903)
3. How long are cross country races?Races usually run between 3 and 12 kilometers, which is about 2 to 7.5 miles.
4. Why do cross country runners have to be good at walking on uneven ground?Because the courses have uneven surfaces, runners need to feel where their feet are and keep their balance to avoid slipping or tripping.

Proprioception: The body's ability to sense its position and movement in space.
Aerobic Capacity: The maximum rate at which the heart, lungs, and muscles can supply oxygen to the body during physical activity.
Muscular Endurance: The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a period of time.