Friday, Warm-up, 45-60-minutes of easy running, cool-down.
We suggest doing the run on trails or in a park. Always hydrate, we suggest 8-12 glasses a day of water (around 2 liters), lots of fruit, veggies and lean meats (or veggie protein) with good, complex carbs. Fuel the mortal engine well!
Christina Aragon is focused on the US Champs!
Christina Aragon is from a running family. Her father, Chuck finished 4th in the US Olympic Trials in 1984. Chuck Aragon competed Notre Dame. Her father is a prominent photographer in track and field, taking photos of his daughters during their careers. Her mother, Kathy Aragon (nee Pfeiffer) competed in three Olympic Trials after her collegiate running at New Mexico. Her two sisters, Alexa and Danielle, competed for the University of Notre Dame.
Christina won 12 titles while running in high school in Montana (Class AA). Christina did this while at Billings High School, in Billings, Montana. In 2015 and 2016, Christina Aragon won the Gatorade Athlete of the Year. Christina is an exceptional athlete, in both cross country and track and field.
Christina Aragon, heats, 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, photo by Chuck Aragon
Christina ran cross country and track at Stanford University from 2016-2022. Her time at Stanford took her from a top high school athlete to one of the best U.S. middle distance runners. Upon graduating from Stanford, Christina Aragon began running as a pro for NIKE’s Club, Bowerman, Track Club, coached by Jerry Schumacher.
2025 is looking pretty good for Christina. In 2025, Christina has raced nine times in 2025 outdoors. Recently, Christina Aragon ran a 2:04.40 for the 800m on July 19. On 1,500 meters, Christina ran 4:11.28 on the Sunset tour 1,500m on July 12, taking 8th.
Watch for Christina Aragon in Eugene next week!
Her background and success in cross country has helped build her endurance and racing savy! Good luck Christina!
In his sophomore year of track, Steve Prefontaine did not make the state meet. He was embarrassed and upset with himself. That summer, he planned, with his coaches, a ruthless series of training runs over the summer. He not only did mileage, he made himself stronger. He made himself tougher. That fall, Steve Prefontaine was ready for his junior season of high school cross country.
Will. you be ready? Follow our daily training suggestions, and daily athlete stories and you will be ready to race in the fall!
One of the shoes we are liking in Summer 2025 is the Vomero 18! Check it out at #NIKERunning
The Nike Pegasus PLUS is a great entry shoe for high school cross country. You should consider it, and learn more about it at nike.com. It is light, cushioned, a good summer mileage shoe. If you need a little more cushioning, try the Vomero 18. The Vomero 18 has more cushioning that the Pegasus PLUS. If you like NIKE, I would suggest high schoolers use the NIKE Pegasus PLUS for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I would suggest the Vomero 18 for Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I always suggest two pairs of training shoes. Why on Vomero 18? It is a cushioned shoe that feels great and is good on the roads and trails.
Do you want to be a better cross country runner than you were in the past? Focus and follow our training. It is all about the consistency.
The Nike Pegasus PLUS is a great entry shoe for high school cross country. You should consider it, and learn more about it at nike.com. It is light, cushioned, a good summer mileage shoe. If you need a little more cushioning, try the Vomero 18. The Vomero 18 has more cushioning that the Pegasus PLUS. If you like NIKE, I would suggest high schoolers use the NIKE Pegasus PLUS for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I would suggest the Vomero 18 for Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I always suggest two pairs of training shoes. Why on Vomero 18? It is a cushioned shoe that feels great and is good on the roads and trails.
Remember, one day at a time!!!! #SummerMileage, #CrossCountry,
Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys.
Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys.
Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
by Larry Eder
