i'm glad to see that so many of you turned out for the cross-country running team. Before we start our first practice,. though, there are some things I want you to know. Running long distances is not an easy undertaking. You are going to need months of training to gradually build up your stamina and strength for this sport. This is going to mean demanding workouts for three hours a day, in all kinds of weather.we will be working out every morning before school and after school and on saturday morning as well,when we don't have a race. Sunday will be your day of rest, but I will recommend that you do some light weight lifting and muscle workouts on your own on Sunday,too,so you don't lose any muscle tone. most of our races will take place on saturday morning , That mean that we'll sometimes be traveling long distances by bus on friday night to get to where the races take place. We'll often get back home late on saturday night. So, if you don't give up your weekend social life for a while, the cross country running team is not for you. I hope you're still interested in being a member of team after hearing about some of the sacrifices you'll have to make. I felt that it was important for you know what will be excepted of you. If you're still interested in running as I am, then let's get started!