Oh I've went to mt. sac for the past 2years for cross country.
Okay before I tell you about the race , Make sure and go to the bathroom because the line is really long. there are 90 or more girls lined up. You have heard about the hills they are huge. The hills tease you they have you run up forever just when you think your done you still have more hill to go. they will have you line up the start line like this. Your fastest runner in front slowest in back and everyone is close you cant move a finger without bumping someone. Make sure to keep a steady pace up hill and don't walk because once you start to walk you wont want to run. when you get a down hill use it. Make sure to keep you balance down hill or you eat it. Oh yeah watch some of the other races not only will it give you an idea. but you'll get the different styles of running. one time I saw guy running with both his arms spread like bird. I can't think of anymore off the bat. You'll have to see for yourself.