Written by Elna P. and Reagan G. - 8th grader and XC runner
Cross country is an amazing team full of amazing possibilities and race times! Our Cedar Middle School team, the Roadrunners, won both the boy and girl divisions against Canyon View Middle at our home course last weekend! The boys got 30 points, and the girls got 28 points. So everyone give a round of applause for Cedar! If you want to see the gloriousness of our school then check the trophy case which is located near the lunchroom. 
Cross country is good for many reasons. First of all, it helps increase your cardiovascular strength and endurance. It also helps you build a sense of community and sportsmanship. Another point is that the coaches are amazing. They always help motivate the kids, even if they are having a rough day! Cross country also gets you in better shape for your other sports. If you play football, it can help you have endurance running across the field with less energy, but still faster! Even if you don’t like running, it can help you develop a love for running because it feels good to know that you can run like the wind. Cross Country is great not just because of the outstanding people but also the environment that promotes the love of running and moving your body! Cross Country is a way better use of your time in the summer than sitting on your couch eating potato chips and watching K Pop Demon Hunters yet again!
So next time you have the opportunity to sign up for a new sport, look for the Cedar Roadrunners. They are a great team, and you will always feel like a meaningful part of it. Doesn’t matter if you are scoring the next basket or getting a touchdown; Cross Country is the cross training sport that anyone can do!
