“If someone were to claim cross-country is a soft sport, how would you respond?”
“It’s the most difficult sport. You’re literally killing yourself until the end. You’re pulling everything out of you, mentally and physically, from start to finish.”
“What’s been the biggest difference so far between high school and college cross-country?”
“I’d say running with people every day—from freshmen to seniors. Having people to run with all the time has been great. It feels comfortable.”
“How fast would you run an 8K in a suit?”
“I’d run a decent 32-minute 8K. If you want me to look good while doing it, then maybe a solid 40 minutes.”
“Do you guys have some sort of team mantra?”
“Hammer time!”
“What’s one of your favorite things about cross-country?”
“We eat fruit snacks when the running is over.”
I asked this group to tell me what they love about cross-country. Several answers follow…
“With camp week, we all get closer together.”
“We laugh about everything.”
“Even if you fall, you laugh about it.”
“People encourage you constantly.”
“No cuts.”
“Coaches still encourage you, no matter if you’re running 22 minutes or 28 minutes.”
“Lots of memories, and it’s fun.”
“Keep your eyes on the prize, your eyes toward the finish. It’s like life, keeping your eyes on the ultimate prize.”
Hooray Run 