You’re all wet if you don’t think runners are tough

By Brent Kennedy
Posted: September 26, 2008

Boys soccer, girls soccer and field hockey all had games postponed this weekend because of the rain, which arrived in the area yesterday and, as of this afternoon, was still coming down.

But for other sports, the show goes on, rain or shine.

One of the biggest regular-season cross country meets, the Bull Run Invitational at Hereford, is scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 27 ), and indications are that the weather isn’t going to keep things from going off as scheduled. The Running Maryland Web site has been providing updates all week on the condition of the course, which also serves as the home to the season-ending state championship meet.

The truth is that, aside from football, cross country is as all-weather as it gets during the fall season. It doesn’t matter if it’s cold, windy, rainy or muddy, these athletes go out and run.

If you’re looking for good news — and I know when you’re cold and wet there isn’t much — the county runners already have a soggy experience to draw upon. Earlier this year, at the Howard County Invitational, the boys and girls races were run in a steady downpour.

As for the races themselves, the county is expected to do well in both of the elite races. Atholton, Mt. Hebron and River Hill are contenders for the boys, and River Hill should be right there for the girls.

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