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Granted, the times among the state's very best BOYS cross country runners is comparable to those in the 1970s and early 80s. But overall, BOYS high school cross country times in 2006 are MUCH slower than those run in the 1970s and early 80s.
Why?
SCOTT PURKS, Times Staff Writer
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They ran three miles in the 1970-80's; now they run five kilometers. That's why the times are slower.
Posted by: | September 25, 2006 at 01:28 PM
They are all on the soccer team, the coaches were better then.....they are on the football or swim team......cross country in Florida is an insane sport....too hot!
Posted by: | September 25, 2006 at 03:53 PM
Club soccer in the area started to grow in the late 80s. Athletes who could run may have been drawn to play club to prep for the HS winter soccer season.
Posted by: | September 25, 2006 at 09:16 PM