Cross+Country

= Cross Country  = Cross country is easily my favorite sport. I have been in cross country for four years now, and I plan on being in it for two more. I have been on varsity both years in high school. I was also one of the only freshmen to ever be put in the Lion's Club. The Lion's Club is described by Coach Torres as a club for those who "compete with the heart of a lion." There are several reasons why I enjoy cross country, and I would like to share them with you. First, I love running. I have been competing in long distance races since I was nine years old. Although it is extremely difficult, the physical and mental benefits are unmatched by any other sport in my opinion. Second, I love all of the people in cross country. Everybody on the team gets along great, which really makes it enjoyable. I have made multiple friends through cross country, and it really helped me in my freshman year to get used to the school. Third of all, I love my coach. If Mr. Torres weren't the coach of the cross country team, I wouldn't do it. Coach never yells or swears at anyone, and he is extremely experienced with running. He has competed in two Olympic trials and was an incredible runner at McPherson College. He also organizes things like the annual scavenger hunt that make cross country even more fun. In conclusion, cross country is an amazing sport that is both difficult and enjoyable, with incredible health, mental, and social benefits. Because of this, it is my favorite sport.

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