Category Archives: Cross Country

At the outset of the season, I didn’t think I was going to make it this far. Making states was a pleasant surprise for me. However, qualifying for the race was only half of the story. Since CCS is normally … Continue reading →

This weekend was a busy one for me – by no means was running two races an easy feat for me. I was prepared, though, and I was excited to run in both. Though CCS Finals was the more important … Continue reading →

It had to have been the scariest race ever. I wasn’t able to sleep properly the entire week. I couldn’t think about anything else except today’s race. The night before, I woke up around 2 am in a cold sweat, … Continue reading →

I was looking forward to running at Woodward Park the whole season, because it is a very fun and scenic course to run on. I still remember my race at Clovis two years ago. Returning to the course as a … Continue reading →

Stanford has been infamous among Lynbrook runners for its notorious heat, cramped starts, and slow races overall. I don’t feel any of these pressures. For me, There has always been a PR in the cards at Stanford. I owe this … Continue reading →

This week marks one year since I ventured two thousand miles westward with my teammates to Oahu for five days. My teammates and I had been looking forward to this trip the whole summer. After all, for most of us, … Continue reading →

Truth be told, I actually enjoy running at Toro Park. Most of my teammates scorn at the thought of the loose sand on the course, the frequent dust storms during races, and the 75 mile drive to Salinas. For me, … Continue reading →

It’s 85 degrees outside, and there’s no wind or breeze. The sun beats down, relentlessly, worming its fingers through the inconsistencies in the canopy of oak. A team of forty makes its way along the gravel and paved “Creek Trail,” … Continue reading →

I could hear the screeching of my brother’s alarm clock and my mother’s piercing voice as Rahul reluctantly woke up to catch the 6:30 bus. I couldn’t sleep afterwards, so I sat silently on my bed, thinking about nothing. My … Continue reading →