Phoenix Cross Country

This was a successful year for the competitive cross-country team at The
Woodhall School. The team consisted of six boys, who were dedicated to
training, increasing their individual endurance and speed, and performing
together as a competitive unit. Each day of training included a series of
stretching exercises, a run of 2 to 6 miles, and strength development in
the weight room. We ran in seven cross-country meets of 5-kilometer (3.1
miles) distances, including three invitational meets of over 100 runners
each from schools in CT, NY, NJ, PA and the New England states. Each team
member experienced the thrill of victory, the disappointment of a loss,
the role of personal persistence and dedication leading to future success,
and the rewards of camaraderie based on teammate encouragement.