Cross Country: Similarities And Differences

Two subjects can have their similarities, but can also have their major differences. A comparison is where the two subjects have similarities; however, two subjects that differ defines contrast. For example, one can compare and contrast people, books, and sports. Two sports that most people confuse are cross country and track. Despite that both involve running, these two sports have their differences in mileage, location, and equipment. Cross country, or XC, and track may deal with running, but they each will have different mileage. While cross country deals with one person running one race, track involves a person competing in numerous events. Cross country is a running sport that has a total distance of three point one miles; however, the track distance can range from the 100 meter dash to the two mile run. That is a significant factor when it comes to the location of the race. As a result, the two sports will compete on

Cross country is usually mapped-out. The route can vary because of its terrain. The terrain can vary from a flat, smooth path to a rough, rugged course. On the other hand, track consists of a flat, asphalt oval. In addition, the track is one quarter mile in length with numbered lanes. Even though cross country routes can vary by location and the track consists of mundane flatness, both of these sports will require some useful equipment to help them in the later run. Although cross country does not require much equipment, track has a bulk amount of equipment that is necessary. Cross country only requires two items: running shoes or spikes and a timer. Conversely, track members use more equipment than cross country. The equipment needed for track consists of batons, hurdles, disci, starting blocks, and spikes. At the same time, both sports require a team to have a school uniform. Likewise, each sport will need a starter that will attend the meet to start the race or