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CHOSS COUNTRY RUNNING

First introduced in London in 1867 by the Thames Rowing Club. The purpose is to keep FIT. The first international championship was held in 1898 between EngalandEngland [sic] and France. In 1903, the International Cross Country Union was founded.

It in a conditioning programme for the, middle and long distance runners. The aim of this running is to build endurance (Cardiorespiratory). The distance usually varies from 1 mile to 10 miles and more. Cross Country was first included in Olympics but omitted from the athletics programme after 1924.

Now, people of all ages run Cross Country for physical fitness. The athletes run cross country to build cardiorespiratory endurance with a steady pace, running. This is meant to build pace Judgement.

FARTLEK

This training method was first introduced in Sweden. This is a type of cross country running with Pace Variations. The term ‘FARTLEK’ means ‘Speed Play’. A act time period is used as the basic factor.

The Runner starts off Cross Country running at an easy pace, then varies with short, intensive sprints and with fast middle distance runs up to ½ mile in length. The