Picking the Right Length of Cross Country Spikes

Picking the right length of cross country spikes is honestly one of the most underrated parts of preparing for a race. You've done the long runs, you've suffered through the hill repeats, and you've finally got your new racing flats, but if you show up to a soggy course with the wrong pins in your shoes, you're basically trying to run on ice. It sounds like a small detail, but those little pieces of metal are the only thing keeping you upright when you're taking a sharp turn on wet grass or charging up a muddy bank. ...

May 25, 2026 · 7 min · Messina Luzelva