Training

Maps of Cross Country Practice:

Bayview Trail:

Serpentine Prairie:

Merritt College:

Joaquin Miller Park:

Redwood Park:

Mills XC Map.pdf

Mills College 3 mile

Equipment

Watch to buy: Casio Ana-Digi Dial Sports Watch

Shoes: Transports(Recommended), VSAthletics, Big 5, Sports Basement

Other equipment:

Dr. Berrol's Notes:

Hydration Series

Core Activities:

Quick Core Circuit:

Core

Stretching:

Pre-run stretching:

5 essential pre-run dynamic stretchesBefore your runs you should do some dynamic stretching and mobilize your muscles. Get started with these simple stretches.

Post-run stretching:

6 Stretches for Runners After Crossing the Finish LineThink you don't have time to stretch? This 10-minute routine targets all the muscles runners use most.

XC/TF Websites:

PrepCalTrack

Cross Country Express

Athletics Websites:

Skyline Athletics Page

OAL - Oakland Athletic League, the sports league that all Oakland Public Schools compete against each other in.

USATF - USA Track & Field is the National Governing Body for track & field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. It is responsible for selecting the representative of Team USA in international sporting events. The Pacific Association covers Oakland and Northern California.

IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations is the international governing body for the sport of athletics.