Another Runner in the Family?

My son has joined his middle school's Cross Country team. A case of positive peer pressure, he started going to practices because friends George and Brady were going. I thought he would complain about how hard the running was, how boring things were. Kudos to the coaches who make running interesting - heaven knows I wouldn't be able to - I would just tell them to go out and run!

I didn't realize there were so many Cross Country meets - they average two per week, with practices every day after school. That's a lot of running!

OK, they only run one or two miles, but for a 12 year old, that's a long distance (translation - when I was 12, I doubt I could run a half mile).

Saturday morning was the first meet I was able to attend.


Unfortunately, I had to leave to take Erica to a horse riding lesson before it was the 6th grade boys' heat. But I watched the boys goof off and cheer on their teammates.



I hope the boys stick with it. Running is a fabulous way to stay fit and strong. Being a part of a team while maintaining some autonomy has its benefits, too.