Q: Skater guys tend to spend most of their free time at the skatepark of their choice with their friends. Give yourself the opportunity to “bump into him” by hovering around his favorite hang out spot. First impressions matter; it can take only three seconds for your crush to make up his mind about you the first time he meets you. There are two main ways you can introduce yourself, depending on how quickly you want to make your intentions known:  You can be extremely casual if you don't want him to know you like him just yet: “Hey, what's going on, mind if I hang out with you?” You can be completely blunt and honest. This lets you know right away if he's interested in you, and you can put a comedic twist on it as well: “Hey, I like you. Want to hang out?” People love to talk about themselves and their passions. Asking questions shows that you have more than just a passing interest in what he has to say. Some questions you might want to ask him include:  ”How long have you been skateboarding?” This shows your interest in what he does and learning more about him. ”How often do you hang out here?” Not only will this tell you how passionate he is about skateboarding, but gives you a chance to know when you can next bump into him. ”What do you do when you're not skateboarding?” This gives you a chance to find out about common interests the two of you might share. Even if you're not interested in skateboarding, you should still pay very close attention to what your crush is saying. Active listening means you're paying attention to what he's saying, asking important questions that show you're listening, and absorbing the information he's giving you. It might sound strange to do this at first, but people definitely appreciate someone who isn't on their phone while they're trying to have a conversation. Not only will being positive and supportive bring him up and let him enjoy spending time with you, but it actually makes you more attractive to him. Try to see things in a positive light and avoid nagging about your insecurities. There's nothing wrong with having insecurities, but don't let them affect your actions.
A: Hang out where he hangs out. Introduce yourself. Ask him questions. Be an active listener. Let your positivity shine.

Article: There are a wide variety of wood-burning irons available from online retailers and at craft and hobby stores. Wood burners typically come with a stand, a heat regulator, and a variety of tips. If you are new to wood burning, you may want to get a basic model, so you can figure out if you like wood burning without spending a lot of money. The price of wood burning irons can vary dramatically depending on the level of heat they can produce and what kind of heat controls they come with. You should be able to find a basic wood burner for about 40 dollars (USD). However, high quality wood burners that professionals use can cost over 200 dollars (USD). Many wood-burning irons come with a variety of tips that can be screwed into the end of the burner. The tips typically come in a variety of sizes that you can choose from. In general, if you want to do small detailed work, use a small tip. If you want to make larger, thick letters, pick a bigger tip.  In addition to large and small tips, there are differently shaped tips that make different types of lines. For instance, your wood-burning iron likely came with a tip that is teardrop shaped. This is made for shading. There are also tips that are made for drawing straight lines, which are wedge shaped and come to a point on on side. Once the iron has been heated up, use a pair of pliers to change the tip out. The pliers will save your hands from the hot iron. Some wood-burning irons come with specialty tips that are basically brands. These are iron tips that have designs on their surface that can be burned into wood with a simple stamping motion. In some cases, these specialty tips include letters. If you have letter tips that will work for your project, they will allow you to burn clear, quick letters onto wood. When using specialty tips to stamp letters, you will have to switch out the tip for every separate letter. Be careful when doing this and remember to use pliers, as the tips will be very hot. Plug your iron in and let it heat up for a few minutes. The instructions your iron came with will give you a general idea of how long your specific iron takes to heat up. Give your iron time to heat up before you start using it so that the lines you burn are solid and well defined. If your iron has heat controls, make sure that it is set to the heat your would like. If you want to make solid outlines, this usually requires an iron that is about 700 °F (371 °C). If you want to do some light shading, then you should set your iron to a more moderate temperature.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase an iron. Pick a tip to use. Consider using specialty tips. Heat up your iron.

Q: Stand up straight as you run and avoid leaning forward at your waist. Run so your feet land close to your center directly underneath your body. Don’t run using long strides since it puts unnecessary pressure on your legs. You should also keep your elbows bent at 90 degrees or less, and let your arms move naturally forward and backward. Avoid pumping your arms or swinging them far out in front of you. By maintaining good form while you run, you’ll increase your efficiency and be less at risk of injuring yourself. Cross country spikes are shoes designed specifically for cross country running. They have metal spikes on the sole that provide better traction and make running on soft terrains easier. Regular trail shoes can work for cross country, but spikes will give you a competitive edge in races and make you more efficient while training.  You can find cross country spikes online and in shoe stores that sell athletic shoes. Read online reviews of different spikes to see which ones are the best quality within your price range. There may be times when you find yourself racing in cold, rainy weather. To better prepare, practice running in the cold and the rain throughout the season if you can. That way, you’ll be more mentally and physically comfortable if you have to do it during a race. You’ll also have a better sense of how to pace yourself when it’s cold and raining and you’re drenched.  If you show up to a race and it’s raining, stay as dry as you can until the race starts by wearing a poncho and covering your shoes with plastic bags. The longer you stay dry and warm, the better you’ll perform. Wear moisture-wicking layers that are well ventilated if the forecast is looking rainy for a race. You’ll have layers to keep you warm, but you can also take layers off if you start to get overheated. Cross country running trails can be covered in roots, rocks, mud, branches, and other obstacles that can pose a tripping hazard if you’re not being careful. Whether you’re training or racing, keep your eyes ahead of you on the trail and stay focused so you can avoid obstacles and slow your pace if necessary.  Avoid looking straight down at the ground as you run since it will slow you down. Look forward and scan the trail ahead of you instead. Don’t feel bad if you fall during a race—it happens to every runner at some point. If you’re seriously injured or in a lot of pain, ask for help and get medical attention. Otherwise, see if you can get up and finish the race. Cross country races can take place on hills, soft dirt, rocky trails, and other types of terrain. The more comfortable you are running on different trail types, the more prepared you’ll be for races, regardless of where they’re held. Vary what trails you’re training on every week, and look for trails that are different from what you’re used to. For example, if you usually train on trails that run through a relatively flat park, look for trails that have a lot of inclines that you can train on as well.
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Practice good long-distance running form. Invest in a pair of cross country spikes. Prepare in advance for cold and rainy racing conditions. Stay present while you run to avoid obstacles and injury. Practice running on different types of terrain.