09/12/2026
A lot of truth in this
Cross Country kids are different.
They just are.
In a sport that is one of if not the most physically demanding, these kids don’t do it for the hype.
There is very little hype . Maybe a token pep rally or a hand made sign in the hallway. Maybe someone asking “how did you do today”
They don’t do it for the popularity.
Someone may ask who the starting quarterback is going to be this year. Very rarely who the best runner is going to be. Even more seldom, who is your middle of the pack runner?
A lot of the time these kids are the ones that need somewhere to fit in. And someone to fit in with.
They show up before the sun and run.
A lot.
They work hard all week… and their reward?
More running.
These kids do as a sport what other sports do for punishment.
But make no mistake…these kids are some of the toughest most selfless people you will ever meet.
They cheer each other on in practice. They stand by the course and cheer each other on during the race. They struggle together and build a bond through that struggle.
If one of them has a bad race? You’ll hear a teammate pepping them up.
One PR’s (even if they don’t place) and you’ll hear a teammate celebrating them.
One stumbles at the finish line… you can bet a teammate will be there holding them up.
Some never get a medal, or a write up. Or an accolade, or anything other than self fulfillment out of their sport.
They just run. And they’ll show up tomorrow and do it again.
Because it’s not about the awards… it’s who they are.
