Cross Country Crosswords

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Across
  1. 2. The maximum amount of oxygen your body can use while running
  2. 3. A day when a runner doesn’t run, allowing their body to recover
  3. 7. A period of time where a
  4. 9. Type of run done after completing a workout or race in order to clear body of lactic acid
  5. 11. Name of the park where the State meet is held for cross country
  6. 12. The time it takes to complete a specific portion of a race distance
Down
  1. 1. Originally named the Niles West Indian Cross Country Invitational, this meet is now called...
  2. 4. High-intensity running that uses glucose stored in the muscles as fuel
  3. 5. Short, fast bursts of running that help improve running form, speed, and recovery
  4. 6. A relaxed, easy run usually done a day after a difficult workout
  5. 8. A type of interval training where a runner alternates between fast and slow running to improve endurance and running economy
  6. 10. Low- to moderate-effort running that uses oxygen as the primary fuel