Cross Country tips for parents, supporters and competitors

With the cross country season almost upon us, it's good to have a refresher before races come around. And given we had a good summer, you may not remember just how cold it can get standing in a field watch your kids run round and round.

To help with this, and as a guide for anyone that hasn't been at many cross country events yet, here's a short guide to help you.

Something extra to add is that cross country races usually have multiple short loops so you will be running between different vantage points to cheer people on. This is a really important job for parents and supporters, so join in and get cheering!