The start is crucial part of a cross country race. Here are a few pointers about the start.
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- Okay, the gun has just gone off...get going! Watch out for flying elbows and spikes. Try to get out fast, but also focus on settling down and getting into a rhythm about one minute into the race.
- If you are in good enough shape to try to win the race, don't get caught behind a bunch of people. It's important not to go out too fast, but it's also critical that you don't bury yourself early on. Therefore, work hard to move up to the front pack that will probably form.
- Don't go out too fast! 3.1 miles is a long way. If you go out too fast, you'll suffer the consequences of oxygen debt, which means a terrible time and lots of pain.
- At about 1-2 minutes into the race, you'll start to breath very hard. It is imperative that you relax and get your breathing under control. If you can breath relaxed and controlled you'll be able to ward off the possibility of going into oxygen debt.
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