Anybody ever run Steeplechase

[Tiggeroo]

My one son is a high school runner, mostly distance, his favorite season is cross country. The coach told us the other day he wants to try him at a Steeplechase event. There are only two races with this event in high school. It is running jumping hurdles and puddles. My son is really excited about this, because he thinks it is cool. But he has never done hurdles. Anybody have some input.

 

[debster812]

My brother ran steeplechase a few times his Jr and Sr years running outdoor. He had only done hurdles a few times, and the one thing I remember him saying is that he had to remember to keep leading with the same leg, and not alternate, because that is when he would crash! I'm sure your son's coach and teammates who do hurdles on a regular basis can help him out too.

Good Luck to him

 

[jamsmom]

I didn't have (not do I) have a clue what a steeplechse is :>)