Things That Make Cross Country Awesome

There are a lot of things that make Cross Country an awesome sport.

I, personally, enjoy the opportunity to spend an afternoon

in a beautiful park

and the weather has actually been pretty nice throughout the season.

Class A sports are really on quite a different level than

the C & D schools that Jim & I attended.

Southeast has their own tent.

Which is pretty awesome.

There are 75 kids on the Cross Country team.

And even though it's an individual sport

the group really works as a team.

The night before each meet, they gather for a

spaghetti feed at one of the runner's homes.

Each athlete brings a side dish or dessert

and they all get a nutritious meal.

Just look at all of those runners!

Awesome!

I have noticed more than once that runners will congratulate

one another, and will cheer each other on

even if they're representing different schools. 

They all know that running is not easy

and they don't miss a chance to give credit when credit is due.

Even though they wear different school colors- they're all runners first.

I have enjoyed seeing Cole blossom as an athlete this year.

He works hard and has set some personal records.

As the Cross Country season wraps up

I find myself feeling a little bit sad.

I really do enjoy it. 

Just look at the wonderful location-

so much better than sitting inside of a smelly gym getting bleacher butt.

Stella has learned what it's like to be a 

Cross Country fan.

And a Knight supporter.

She loves to get out and enjoy the great outdoors

just as much as we do.

And a ride on Daddy's shoulders around the park isn't bad either!

Really, what I think makes Cross Country an awesome sport

is that these 2 athletes can compete side by side.

And some times the little guy wins.

It's the great equalizer!