Cross Country 101

This is the title to a Novel which has crossed the finish line (completed).

The story focusing on a wee high schooler discovering his athletic abilities.
A tale which explores where an incoming freshman -- against his dad’s wishes for him to embrace the gridiron -- trains his phys ed on distance running.

Like Sean Astin-starrer “Rudy” in form but not factuality, “Cross Country 101” is an original treatment of a common adolescent exercise -- gaining acceptance in a new environment -- set on an apathetic cross country squad, years and feats from the real-life characters in track and field biopics “Without Limits” and “Prefontaine,” about star U of O Duck runner Steve Prefontaine, and ESPN Films’ retelling of Roger Bannister’s barrier-breaking “Four Minutes.”
The story takes place at a suburban secondary-school proving ground nonetheless spawns surprising victories as well as heart-braking disappointments that transcend the arena.