The Weakly: Cross country's glow-up + the pros and cons of organized races

This week we look at how Bandit wowed their way into the Olympics, consider living in the cross country boom, and then I recommend using influencers to solve injury, and I talk about racing.

Big Q: Is trail running just cross country?

We’re hearing from every direction that we’re Currently In The Midst Of A Trail Running BOOM, but what’s the difference between trail running and cross country?

Here are the Wikipedia definitions:

Trail running is a type of running that takes place on outdoor trails, often in mountainous terrain, and often includ…