Equipment Needed for Running
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Shoes - We recommend going to a store that deals primarily with running equipment or that has an experienced runner as their salesperson. Things you should you pay attention to when buying a new pair of shoes:

1. It helps to buy a good shoe. The shoe should feel good on your feet.  It is not necessary for you to get the most expensive one to run.  As for cheap shoes, there is a reason their cheap. They can cause more problems than it is worth. Your feet take the most abuse in running so remember the old saying “you get what you pay for”.  
2. You treat you running shoes the same as you do when buying regular shoes.  Make sure you have some room at the tip of your shoe. In the shoe fitting world it is recommended to leave a space the width of your thumb between the top of your toe to the end of the shoe. This allows some room for growth and helps with any foot swelling from a hard run.
3. Always designate a pair for your training and another for racing.  These shoes should be keep separate from ones used for other activities. With all the running you can go through a pair very quickly. I strongly recommend a new pair of running shoes at the beginning of every new season. Your racing shoes will last a little longer, so those will probably only need to be replaced when outgrown.
   
   

Clothing - Uniforms are checked out to each athlete at the beginning of the season to use during school meets and Saturday Invitational’s. For practice a t-shirt and running shorts are fine. Clean, dry socks are important for prevention of blisters, fungus, and other foot ailments that can occur. Uniforms are to be turned in at the end of the cross country season.  Should the jersey or shorts be lost during the season the runner is responsible for the replacement cost of the item.  The coach will advise you of the cost.  

Team Gear -  Also each year a Team Gear are designed for runners to purchase.  Each year we try and purchase gear that the runners may wear over their uniform before races. The gear is a great team bond, but is not required for purchase.

Watches - Although not necessary, watches are good for runners to be able to see how they are pacing themselves either during practice or during a meet.