Rabid fans make cross country an incredible sport to watch and follow year after year
The summer relaxation and training season is just about over. Before you know it will be time for school for the kiddies and weekend cross country meets. Illinois is a state that is second to none when it comes to cross country. The land of Lincoln has always had an incredible band of strong distance runners year in and year out. The legion of fans and parents who follow the sport closely make it especially fun through out the season.
Cross Country is a great sport on any level, but it is especially fun on the high school level. Although the season can prolong itself for months (up to 6 months if you include the club season), the rewards can be very gratifying.
Believe it or not the meets start approximately two weeks after the official opening on August 24. Small meets usually dominate the early scene during the onset. However, once the calendar turns to September things began to heat with the start of major invitationals.
This fall MileSplit Illinois is going to cover the sport like never before. Here are some thoughts on things as the season looms:
- Rankings
- Alumni report
- On-site coverage
- Features
Spikes and Flats-