Chapter 24 - Cross Country

"Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrains such as dirt or grass. Sometimes the runners are referred to as harriers (dogs). The course, typically 4–12 kilometers (2.5–7.5 mi) long, may include surfaces of grass, and earth, pass through woodlands and open country and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road. It is both an individual and a team sport; runners are judged on individual times and teams by a points-scoring method. Both men and women of all ages compete in cross country, which usually takes place during autumn and winter, and can include weather conditions of rain, sleet, snow or hail, and a wide range of temperatures."(Wikipedia)

Apparently cross country is the hardest sport because it takes everything you have to run. Some people might be afraid to wake up at 5 am, just to run 8 miles in their neighborhood, that is just simply crazy. As there are many breathing techniques and multiverse of running styles, and also tons of exercises could be used. You also need time to train, and the patience to actually run and listen to your coach. Running also makes you better mentally and physically. The practices are insane to some and easy to others. The practices consist of running six-to-eight miles a day with hills. The next day may be the same thing or something harder.