Terms
Cross Country - Team sport involving running over a varied terrain
Dual Meet - A meet between two teams.
False Start- A runner leaving the starting line early. Stater will return all runners to the line for a restart.
Fast Gun - A starter whose commands are quickly given before the firing of the gun.
Finish Chute - The roped-off area at the finish, through which runners are directed in order to establish place in race.
Invitational - A meet between a multiple number of teams.
Junior Varsity - Runners other than the top seven varsity.
Pace - Rate of speed maintained over a prolonged distance.
Pack - Any group running in close proximity.
Packmen - Nickname for the East Canton Cross Country Team.
Personal Record - Best performance time on a specific course-usually mentioned as a PR.
Pick Ups - During warm-ups; short distance sprints to assist proper preparation for the race. Also knows as ins and outs.
Race Course - The route of the runners in cross country.
Racing Flat - A lightweight shoe designed primarily for racing; not meant for training.
Starting Box, Gate, Line - Designated area to which a team is assigned for the start of the race.
Surge - A gradual increase in speed as a tactical move.
Trainers - Shoes constructed for daily practice and intense use-these often have thicker soles than flats.
Varsity First Team - Runners designated as the top seven on a team.
Warm Down - Exercises through which the body is physically returned to the pre-running state.
Warm Up - Exercises though which the body is physically prepared prior to running.
Dual Meet - A meet between two teams.
False Start- A runner leaving the starting line early. Stater will return all runners to the line for a restart.
Fast Gun - A starter whose commands are quickly given before the firing of the gun.
Finish Chute - The roped-off area at the finish, through which runners are directed in order to establish place in race.
Invitational - A meet between a multiple number of teams.
Junior Varsity - Runners other than the top seven varsity.
Pace - Rate of speed maintained over a prolonged distance.
Pack - Any group running in close proximity.
Packmen - Nickname for the East Canton Cross Country Team.
Personal Record - Best performance time on a specific course-usually mentioned as a PR.
Pick Ups - During warm-ups; short distance sprints to assist proper preparation for the race. Also knows as ins and outs.
Race Course - The route of the runners in cross country.
Racing Flat - A lightweight shoe designed primarily for racing; not meant for training.
Starting Box, Gate, Line - Designated area to which a team is assigned for the start of the race.
Surge - A gradual increase in speed as a tactical move.
Trainers - Shoes constructed for daily practice and intense use-these often have thicker soles than flats.
Varsity First Team - Runners designated as the top seven on a team.
Warm Down - Exercises through which the body is physically returned to the pre-running state.
Warm Up - Exercises though which the body is physically prepared prior to running.