XC Basics
What is the standard race distance for most high school cross country meets?
What is 5 kilometers?
This American won Olympic gold in the 1500m in 2008.
Who is Matthew Centrowitz?
This African country is known for producing elite long-distance runners.
What is Kenya?
This molecule is the primary energy source your muscles use during aerobic activity.
What is ATP?
“Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world…”
“She took the midnight train going anywhere.”
How many runner's scores count toward the team score in a typical XC race?
What is 5?
What U.S. distance running legend was known as “Pre”?
Who is Steve Prefontaine?
The famous Boston Marathon takes place in which U.S. state?
What is Massachusetts?
What acid builds up in your legs when you sprint hard?
What is lactic acid?
“Cause baby, you’re a firework / Come on, show 'em what you're worth…”
“Make 'em go ‘Oh, oh, oh!’ as you shoot across the sky.”
This fruit is famous for helping runners avoid cramps
What is a banana?
This Kenyan runner holds the marathon world record (as of 2025).
What is Boulder?
What's the main energy source for distance runners?
What are carbohydrates?
“I got my driver's license last week / Just like we always talked about…”
“'Cause you were so excited for me to finally drive up to your house.”
What is the term for the strategy of running the second half of the race faster than the first?
What is a negative split?
What year did women first compete in Olympic marathon?
What is 1984
The Olympic Marathon originally honored a run that took place in what ancient country?
What is Greece?
What's the term for training your body to perform with limited oxygen?
What is altitude training?
“And I’m not tryna be with you now, you now / But I could be your crush like, throw a lil’ rush…”
“Every time we touch, I get this feeling.”
How is a tie broken in cross-country team scoring?
Whichever team's 6th runner places higher breaks the tie
What U.S. high schooler famously broke 4 minutes in the mile in 2001?
Who is Alan Webb?
Mount Kilimanjaro is in the country, also known for elite runners.
What is Tanaznia?
What mineral helps prevent muscle cramps and is lost through sweat?
What is sodium or potassium?
“I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh / And I'm right over here, why can't you see me…”
“Oh, and I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home.”