When's the Race?

Take adequate time to prepare and get in shape before you race!

There is no exact science as to when you should start your racing season, but I believe waiting a few weeks, at a minimum, after your break is a safe bet to when you can start thinking about a race.

When I was in college, we took an extended break after the cross country season. It was as much as two weeks of very little to zero running. After 4.5 or 5…