Comments on: What is XC? Cross Country!

By: anthonyn calivoso

anthonyn calivoso — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:12:41 +0000

hey cuzn…

By: Alex Bethune

Alex Bethune — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:54:59 +0000

Nathan. Running cross country this year was a great experience. It was fun to meet new people and get in the healthy habit of running. I didn’t even think about running xc until last summer when sean introduced it to me. I wish I would have started earlier but I look forward to running with the team next year.

By: Elise

Elise — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:25:02 +0000

I loved how you talked about anybody being able to enjoy the accomplishment of completing a three mile run- so true. I may not be a xc buff like yourself, but I can definitely admire the dedication you all put forth into the sport.
Great essay, man!

Elise

By: Alex Costanzo

Alex Costanzo — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:36:42 +0000

I play multiple sports but have some knee and back issues and so would not do well witht he endurance running. Long distances runners are very admirable for their endurance both mentally and physically but my body just wouldnt be able to take it.

By: Cody (Wu-Tang)

Cody (Wu-Tang) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:13:52 +0000

No no no. I don’t agree with XC being a sport. All you are doing is running. It is in it’s own category, like Track and Field is. The details sound good, but it doesn’t make it a sport. I play football and I think that it is a real sport. In football you have offense, defense, rules, regulations, a national league, and other skills along with running. This is what I believe makes a sport. Nice try, persuading me to accept as a sport, but no cigar. Cody (Wu-Tang Foreal)

By: Sean vanBus

Sean vanBus — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:06:31 +0000

Three cheers for Cross Country! I totally love to run cross country, but why is it that some people but CC instead of XC? Have you noticed that at meets? I think that it’s okay if it has the cross country arrow through it, but just having it plain is not as great looking as XC. Well anyways, thanks for promoting XC to the geek community!

By: Andrew Capati

Andrew Capati — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:29:52 +0000

Kumusta po! I see that you like to run cross country. It is a fun sport! I’ve ran it for 2 years, me sophomore and this my junior year. I’ve enjoyed all the different courses that I’ve been on. And I must say it is nice to see another Filipino doing XC. I was scared I might never meed someone else who would! Come find me on MySpace and we can chat about stuff! Salamat po!

By: Katie W.

Katie W. — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:36:36 +0000

Hmm… geekyness and athleticism. Interesting combination. That little comment about running XP and XC, really corny, but if it’s true it’s true. Anyways, I see that running is good for people, and even you geeks out there who aren’t diggin running, what about walking? Same benefits, the only difference… Takes 2x as long, but hey better than nothing at all. Keep it up.

By: Wilson Fasho

Wilson Fasho — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:30:36 +0000

I saw some of your pictures on that link at the top. Your face is so funny =p, but I can sense your concentration. One thing, though on your pictures from that one page link at the top with your name, remember to look up, you will be able to run faster. Don’t look at your feet. Oh and good article. Way to represent XC! Remember only cross country runners can say that “They’re too XC for their shirts.” rofl

By: Alley Dub.U

Alley Dub.U — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:23:25 +0000

I know what drives you in particular Nate. I know what you look for when you cross the finish line–and it’s not food–it’s your girlfriend. I noticed that she is one of those working members of the crowd. She cheers for everyone–especially you–and I think that is one of the pictures you paint in your head huh! lol That’s what I would do if I had a boyfriend who would come to watch me ;-]

By: Sochy

Sochy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:18:00 +0000

Wow… XC… I never thought you would do this Nathan, but I see why now. This actually makes me want talk to some of the XC peps at my school to see what its all about. Hey! I might make some awesome new friends. Thanks for the interesting read. Oh and work hard kid. lol.

By: UKnowDaCheat

UKnowDaCheat — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:12:34 +0000

Well… I like the article, but I still wouldn’t want to do it. I mean, it’s too much work. I mean sure you get some benefits out of it, but it takes a long time. I would get bored because of my short attention span. And you would be like the Coach Z and be all sweaty and Strong Bad is now down with that. Nick aka (UKnowDaCheat) Boom!

By: Sammy Ches

Sammy Ches — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:08:57 +0000

Hmm… fairly written, but I still wouldn’t want to join XC. I don’t think I could keep up with the “rip your eyes out” training. And I’m not ashamed to admit that I am pretty lazy. Don’t get me wrong, I like it, just wouldn’t do it.

By: KJ

KJ — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:47:33 +0000

Nate. Man… You are crazy at running. And I just have to say this amazing. Points are very good. This is totally a sport for the outdoory type. Just running though the wood, enjoying good clean air from the trees. *sigh* Good life.

By: Tsuma

Tsuma — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:34:59 +0000

Hey it’s Casey. I ran across your link–no pun intended–and I never knew you ran XC. I’ve thought about it, but always put it off… I never really understood why you would run an insane amount of miles, but I understand now. I see that it is for the feeling of the cheering and accolades that you get when you come around that finish line! I think I might reconsider join the XC team.