Why do I run cross country?
I run cross country because there
are few things in life that are so rewarding, that can completely turn your
life around. When you are out there day after day running you discover so much
more about who you are, how beautiful and precious life is. When you finish
that workout or cross that line, words cannot describe the feeling. It’s like
happiness, pain, hate, fear all rolled together into one. The friendships you
make on the team are ones that you will always cherish; you form such a bond,
such a love and admiration for those around you. It’s impossible to forget.
As coaches our hope is that by
being on this cross-country team, you will begin to see growth, change, joy and
fulfillment. Some might experience
things that are almost inconceivable, like: How did I survive the season? How
did I run all those miles? Did I know that my life would change so drastically?
That I would become such a completely different person?
Many runners at first might hate
the idea of running and might for some time. I mean many can’t understand why
people would put themselves through so much hardship; it does not make sense to
them. However, for some strange reason as new runners come out and run and stay
on the team, their thoughts change. They decide to keep running.
Every runner may continue to ask
themselves, why do I run? Some negative thoughts might be: “you aren’t even on
varsity, you're a senior on JV, why even do it if you're not one of the top
runners.” “You might not be the fastest runner, you might not ever run on
varsity, that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are a part of something
special, something truly amazing, because when you put your heart and soul into
something, when you sacrifice day after day, month after month, year after
year, you realize just how valuable this experience will be.
Each member of this team plays an
important role, a vital role. Each of you makes a difference, each one of you
matters. You all contribute to the success of this team.
Once a Spartan XC runner and team
member, wherever you venture out in this world remember that you will always be
a part of this program, this team, this family.
And no matter what you face in
life (challenges, obstacles, problems), you can be great, you can change the
world in your own way.
We coaches believe in you and in
this team. We know every runner can accomplish great things. Believe in
yourselves, believe that you matter, know that you are cared about, that you
will always be a part of the Murray XC Family!
As we look forward to this upcoming season, we have one question
for you.
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