Welcome to the sport of cross country

Cross country is the sport of running. It is open to all levels of runner, from the highly competative to the person who wants to just get into better physical shape to the person who had not really run at all. There are NO TRYOUTS in order to be on the GHS team. All you need to do is show up, have a positive attitude, patience, and start working out with us.

First of all, you need to not be afraid of running, for whatever reason. Our workouts are taylored to the ability level of the athletes. So those who have never ran before will do easier workouts than those who have been running for a while.

Second, you need to be patient. You will not become good at running in a day, or a week. It takes at least 3 weeks of doing our workouts before you begin to see results. Stick With It!

Third, you will be a little sore on some days. That is the nature of the beast. No not quit just because one day you do not feel fresh. We will give you ideas on how to minimize this.

Last of all, your need to start early. Those who start in September will need a month to get ready, and that leaves them with only 3-4 races. Starting now means you will be more ready when the first race come in September, and you will have greater success overall since you began early.

Anyone can join and run with us through the rest of the summer.  Come to Verdugo Park at 4:30 pm to get your CC experience started.

You need to get two very important things done. First is to do the District Paperwork. Click on the link to your right. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOU CAN JOIN US!! This does include a physical performed by a doctor. Do not DELAY!!

Second is to buy a pair of running shoes. Something that feels good and is in your budget.

It will seem hard at first, but those who stick with it have developed a love of running and many run, in some form, once they leave High School. Some have run for GCC and have had great success. If you have any questions, email Coach Bailey at Rbailey@gusd.net. or visit his room in J286.