This is second in a series about the equipment and traditions that UTA’s athletic teams embrace. The series will look at a different sport each week, giving students a more intimate look at the relationships athletes have with their gear.
Cross-country, in essence, is the simplest of sports. To place higher, run faster. But for UTA’s elite collegiate level athletes, it’s their life.
From rigorous training to a structured diet and a lifestyle that revolves around running, these athletes do for sport what many sports do for punishment.
Diamond in the rough
Being part of the cross-country team unifies the several different personalities present, junior Bailey Balmer said.