2023 Blue Water Area Cross Country Team Preview

Around the Blue Water Area, runners of all ages and backgrounds are gearing up for the cross country season. There are a few common phrases in running culture you hear this time of year, such as "champions are made in the summer", or "summer miles equal fall smiles". Athletes commit to months of training and team building in June, July, and August as the season stretches from the heat and humidity of summer into the harsh winds and snow of late fall. Several Blue Water Area coaches have shared insight into their athletes, team chemistry, training, and goals for the upcoming 2023 season.