“What was the toughest part of the race today?”
“The heat!”
“So the heat was tough and it wore you down, but what’s your favorite thing about cross-country season?”
“Team bonding. I’m having teammates over tonight for a bonfire!”
Cross-country is back, baby! Hemlock, Michigan.
Right: “My brother is the biggest reason why I’m running. He just graduated from college. … I’ve learned to just keep at it. Running allows you to stay fit and make good connections.”
[Note: Both run at Heritage High School, and the team recently returned from its Rifle River cross-country camp—39 guys were at the camp. In the summer, Monday through Friday is optional conditioning, but about 30 guys attend each session.]
Hooray Run 