Trail Running: Shoes, Training, and Cross-Country Diet

Choosing the right trail running shoes depends on your terrain and whether you have a supinated foot strike. Optimize your cross-country performance with a targeted diet and specialized speed training techniques.

What Is the Difference Between Track Spikes & Cross-Country Spikes?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Judson Brooker

Spikes for cross-country and track are used to get more traction on the surfaces being raced on. They have less support, so are lighter than training shoes. Spikes also are made with a slight upward curve in the toe to push the runner more onto their toes.