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.

The Best Diet for Running Cross-Country

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kent Ninomiya

Cross-country runners have different nutritional needs than nonrunners. They require an increase in certain nutrients to provide sustained energy for long distance runs. The best diet for running cross-country consists of a precise ratio of protein, fat, carbohydrates and iron.