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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter wants to start a running program to try out for cross country and track and field as a freshman, but is having challenges with cramping as she has started to try and run.  Lots of google searches later, we'd like to find someone that could work with her to set up a program, maybe run with  her a few times.  She is getting demoralized and online, there are lots of advice, much of it diametrically opposed from the last.  Having someone work with ehr a little may help her get over the hump. Any recommendations?[/quote]

Three thoughts:

1.) Tell her to slow down. Even if she thinks she's running slowly now, tell her to dial down the pace while she builds up some endurance.

2.) See if you can find out if the team has informal summer practices. Most do. This is a great way to meet the team and start building mileage.

3.) Do you know anyone who has an older kid on the team? Maybe you could enlist them to take her out for some easy runs.

Good luck! It's a great sport, but the ramp-up is hard. 
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