LAMP's Thomas Lambert and Montgomery Academy's Taylor Gerard were the area's top finishers Saturday at the MA Big XC Invitational that attracted 24 schools and more than 500 runners from throughout Alabama. (via The Montgomery Advertiser)
The University of Alabama in Huntsville cross country teams ran at the popular Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday, and the men’s squad finished a strong sixth while the ladies placed 38th as both fields featured numerous Division I institutions.
The Auburn men's cross country team finished 13th overall, while the women's team placed 26th on Saturday morning at the 11th Annual Greater Louisville Classic.
The Alabama cross country teams will face their third test of the season this weekend when they participate in the 57th Annual Notre Dame Invitational.
MileSplit's National Cross Country Rankings
MileSplit's National Cross Country Rankings
The 8th Annual Cold Springs Kudzu Hills Invitational is hitting record numbers this year and looks to be one of the biggest meets of the year.
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Scottsboro cross country teams record top-five finishes at Gulf Coast Stampede.
The Auburn University at Montgomery men's cross country team posted an eighth-place finish at the Falcon Classic, hosted by the University of Montevallo, Saturday.
DAPHNE, Alabama - Daphne High hosted it's annual Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday at Al Trione Park for 144 varsity and more than 50 junior varsity runners from Baldwin, Mobile and other counties including Lawrence County High from northern end of the state.
MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
Heavy rains Monday and Tuesday not only made the creek that runners have to run through four times as muddy as possible, but standing water at various part of the course made the sledding tough.
The Escambia Equestrian Center in Pensacola wasn't just home to horses on Saturday morning. Teams from Northwest Florida, Georgia and Alabama, put their thoroughbred runners on display at the 2012 Gulf Coast Cross Country Stampede. It was a great atmosphere as well as the event boasted t-shirt customization, a Running Wild retail area, a graffiti artist, customized spikes, a dance off, and a designated cool down zone!
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For every student who has ever competed in college running, there seems to be at least one crazy story about how he or she finally decided which college to attend. First impressions mean a lot, and the all-important recruiting visit plays heavily into the ultimate choice. But how should high school students make sure their time on campus is producing a true snapshot of the next four years of their lives?
See how you compare against the top individuals in each graduating class.
See how you compare against the top individuals in each graduating class.
Auburn cross country took home the event titles in both the men's and women's races for the third-straight week on Saturday, this time at the Azalea City Classic hosted by South Alabama.
The Enterprise cross country team took home a pair of first-place finishes in a Sept. 13 meet in Troy.
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Legendary distance runner Jim Ryun stopped by MileSplit Headquarters recently. Todd Grasley had the chance to sit down with Ryun to talk about his running career from growing up in Kansas to becoming an Olympian.
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With a record number of 46 teams coming to the Scottsboro Invitational, longtime Scottsboro cross country head coach John Esslinger knew Saturday's meet would bring tons of runners and spectators to SHS.
The Auburn Montgomery cross country teams continued their season at the Azalea City Classic. The meet included runners from a total of 17 schools, with eight of those coming from Division I.
MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
A recap of the past weeks performances.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville men’s cross country team finished strong in the 2012 NCAA Pre-Nationals race, coming in eighth place out of 16 teams.
Auburn cross country took home the event titles in both the men’s and women’s races for the second straight week on Saturday — this time at the Azalea City Classic hosted by South Alabama.
The University of Alabama cross country teams got their first extensive look at Southeastern Conference competition and top regional competitors on Saturday at the Commodore Classic. The UA women’s team placed fifth in the team standings, while the men were 15th.
Cross Country moves into it's third weekend of 5-K races this Saturday with an early start for the high-school runners in the Azalea City Cross Country Classic at Brookley, hosted by the University of South Alabama.
The Alabama cross country teams will begin their conference schedule this Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Commodore Classic in Nashville, Tenn. The men will participate in an 8,000 meter race that begins at 9:00 a.m., and their female counterparts will run 6,000 meters at 9:45 a.m.
See how you rank against the best in your class!
See how you rank against the best in your class!
See how you rank against the best in your class!
See how you rank against the best in your class!
See how you measure up against the top 25 boys in each classification.
MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
You would think by now I'd know to expect it, but you'd be wrong. The nagging conversation that takes place in my head in the later stages of a race occurs each time as if it had never happened before. Oh right, I think. I know how this goes. But each time, this debate, this discussion with myself, surprises me. It never feels like a rerun.
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MileSplit’s National Cross Country Rankings
See how former Alabama High School athletes are performing in college.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics Official Athletic Site, partner of CBSSports.com College Network. The most comprehensive coverage of University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics on the web. (via www.uabsports.com)
Samford cross country continued its season Friday at the Auburn Invitational. Newcomers and veterans both shined as the Bulldog squad showed its depth and talent.
Auburn cross country swept the men's and women's championships and sophomore Kane Grimster won the men's individual title at the 2012 Auburn Cross Country Invitational on Friday afternoon at Conway Acres Farm.
Both of the ASU Cross Country teams finished eighth at the always tough Auburn Invitational.
In the third annual Remembrance Run, hosted by Georgia Southwestern University, the Auburn Montgomery men's cross country team ran to a second place finish for the best result in the short history of the program.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville cross country teams kicked off the 2012 campaign on Saturday at the UAH-hosted Fleet Feet Sports/Earl Jacoby Memorial Invitational.
The 20th year of the Mobile Challenge of Champions brings in schools from Alabama, Louisianna, and Mississippi.
One of the larger meets of the Alabama XC season, Chickasaw Trails offers runners an early preview of the AHSAA State course.
The Auburn cross country team is set to host the Auburn Cross Country Invitational on Friday, Sept. 7, at Conway Acres Farm.
At Hartselle High School, the goal of any athletic team is to make it to state. After two years of falling short, Hartselle looks to return to the state meet.
A weekly Head of the Class rankings article will breakdown Alabama's best by grade level to see where athletes match up against their peers in the same graduation class. Are you the Head of your Class?
Tori Lawson is a three time all-Sun Belt Conference cross country athlete, but she may owe her success as a runner to a very different sport—gymnastics. (via University of South Alabama)
A weekly Head of the Class rankings article will breakdown Alabama's best by grade level to see where athletes match up against their peers in the same graduation class. Are you the Head of your Class?
Samford cross country continues its season at the Auburn Cross Country Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6. (via Samford University)
A weekly Head of the Class rankings article will breakdown Alabama's best by grade level to see where athletes match up against their peers in the same graduation class. Are you the Head of your Class?
A weekly Head of the Class rankings article will breakdown Alabama's best by grade level to see where athletes match up against their peers in the same graduation class. Are you the Head of your Class?
Cameron Deloach discusses the first week of competition in Alabama.
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Dan Waters is in his second year at The University of Alabama, but he’s already working to build a program that will produce athletes ready to take on the rest of the world. (via cw.ua.edu)
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Jordan Adams, a Freshman at Wilson High School, discusses her first Varsity race in this weeks blog.
The opening week for Cross Country in the state of Alabama has come and gone. Check out all the results for the week of Aug 30th - Sept 1, 2012.
The Alabama cross country teams opened the 2012 season by winning both the men's and women's races of the Crimson Tide Kick Off at the Harry Pritchett Running Park Saturday morning. (via www.rolltide.com)