Those of you who have know me for any amount of time can attest to how I feel about cross country athletes. I have long stood up for this group of young people as a voice and advocate to make sure they get the respect they deserve no matter how much I got on others nerves.
I feel that the type of kid that chooses this sport is wired just a little different than the typical high school kid. They have to be. I mean who would for their sport subject themselves to 90 plus degree heat, running workouts that would send other sports, well, back inside to an air conditioned gym? These are the kids that get up before dawn on Saturday mornings in the fall to run in a meet. These are kids that with all the demands of practice and competition still load their schedules with honors, AP and online classes. These are the kids that offer help and work with teammates that struggle academically to make sure they are completing work. These are the kids that cheer on their competition because they ultimately know they are all in this together. These kids display and show on a daily basis how we should all treat each other. It's amazing to me how these kids get the big picture and understand that there are things in this world that are bigger than winning, PR's, championships, etc. This is why cross country runners rule! The following was posted to SCRunners. This sums it all up. Greer Middle College senior Morgan Summey said the following on her Facebook page tonight, "Although I didn't know Samantha Davis personally, I feel the need to spread the word. one thing I love most about running is the community. Whether you wear a red uniform or blue, whether you run for N.C. or S.C., everyone is in the sport together. we all build each other up and support one another. Not once have I run in a meet without hearing a "good luck" or "good job" from a complete stranger. It's strength truly showed yesterday at McAlpine Park. Samantha, I never got the chance to meet you. Maybe we briefly said hi or maybe a wave at the start, but I know you are in God's hands now. It breaks my heart knowing that it happened so quickly. Never take anyone for granted and always remember to tell your close ones you love them. You never know how much time you have."
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