Equipment
If
finances are a concern for any of the items below, then please contact Coach
Culp. Do not allow money to be the
obstacle for a fun and successful Cross
Country season.
Running Shoes
(Required /
Every Year / Price Varies)
Why do you need
to buy running shoes?
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They help protect
you from injuries, which will result in poor performance and/or doctor bills.
Where should you
buy running shoes?
Which running
shoes do you need to buy?
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They need to be
for distance running. You should not buy
them based upon their style or what someone else is wearing. They are very personal and what works great
for someone else might be very bad for you.
While at the store, you need to fully lace the shoes and go for a short
run in order to ensure that they are comfortable.
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The following are
approved brands and models:
|
Brand |
Models |
||
|
Neutral |
Cushioned |
Support |
|
|
Adidas |
Adistar, Pureboost |
Adizero, Ultraboost |
Supernova |
|
Asics |
Cumulus,
Glideride |
Nimbus,
Novablast |
GT2000,
Kayano |
|
Brooks |
Hyperion,
Levitate |
Ghost,
Glycerin |
Addiction,
Adrenaline |
|
Hoka |
Clifton,
Rincon |
Bondi,
Gaviota |
Arahi,
Kawana |
|
Mizuno |
Rider |
Sky, Neo |
Inspire,
Horizon |
|
New Balance |
840,
Rebel |
880,
1080 |
860,
Vongo |
|
Nike |
Pegasus |
Vomero,
Invincible |
Structure,
Infinity |
|
Saucony |
Kinvara,
Echelon |
Ride,
Triumph |
Guide,
Hurricane |
Running Watch (Required / 1st Year Only /
Price Varies)
It needs to have
a stopwatch so that you can measure the time of your workouts and races. If it has GPS and heart rate sensors, then it
is highly beneficial during your workouts.
Warm Ups (Highly Recommended / 1st
Year Only / $80)
They will be used
every year that you participate on the team.
They provide warmth and waterproofing on poor weather days. They will be personalized with your name and
team logos.
Cross Country Spikes (Highly Recommended / When Needed / Price
Varies)
They
significantly improve your performance in meets.
Team Shirts (Highly Recommended / Every Year / Prices
Below)
They make you
feel like a part of the team because they show off your membership. They will be personalized with your name, a
team logo, and a quote.
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Short Sleeve
T-Shirt: $15
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Long Sleeve
T-Shirt: $20
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Hooded Sweatshirt:
$25