XCeeding Expectations

Cross Country is both an individual and team sport.

  • Everyone cheers for everyone, even from different teams.

Cross Country is a no-cut sport.

  • There is a place for everyone on the team. Inclusion is important.

Cross Country teaches mental toughness.

  • Warm-ups often would count as a full workout for many sports.

  • Boulder High Cross Country has the highest GPA of any sport.

Cross Country is objective.

  • It’s everyone against the clock, no refs means no drama.

Running is a lifelong sport.

  • It builds deep friendships across ages, genders, teams and talent levels.

  • There is a real opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.

Running improves mental health.

  • There is plenty of science to back that up.

  • It’s exercise outdoors with time for socialization and introspection.

And like many things in our public schools it is underfunded.

Let’s support kids running