Favorite Article of The Yr #1: Which Team Finish is Most Imp Nolan Jez Aug 08, 2019

Individual times and wins are important but what this sport is really about is state team titles. Here we analyzed, using stats, what the most important place was for a team at the state championships. See below for our methods and the results. 

Top 500 Returning Senior Girls Ranked Nolan Jez Aug 07, 2019

Check out the top 500 seniors ranked right here.

Favorite Article of The Yr #2 Redefining What Distance Means Nolan Jez Aug 07, 2019

Loudoun County as a whole is known for its horse farms, great schools, future Silver Line access, and of course distance running. It has seen multiple Foot Locker National Champions, multiple sub four milers, and most recently back-to-back NXN champions. Simply put, it is a distance hotbed of talent. 

Top 500 Returning Senior Boys Ranked Nolan Jez Aug 06, 2019

Check out the top 500 seniors ranked right here.

Favorite Article of The Yr #3: Are Raised LJ Runways Better? Nolan Jez Aug 06, 2019

See the data and hear from physicists about this age-old track question. 

Top 500 Returning Junior Boys Ranked Nolan Jez Aug 05, 2019

Check out the top 500 juniors ranked right here.

Top 500 Returning Junior Girls Ranked Nolan Jez Aug 04, 2019

Check out the top 500 juniors ranked right here.

Favorite Article of The Yr #5: Hide or Chase Nolan Jez Aug 04, 2019

That is why we wonder, could anyone win with this tactic? Would you run with this tactic? 

Top 500 Returning Sophomore Girls Ranked Nolan Jez Aug 03, 2019

Check out the top 500 sophomores ranked right here.

10 Best Races To See #1: Class 5 Girls State Championship Nolan Jez Aug 03, 2019

Though some races me be faster, this one will be the most exciting as seven distance stars chase their first XC state title. 

10 Best Races To See #2: Loudoun Valley Chasing 15 Points Nolan Jez Aug 02, 2019

Yet again Loudoun Valley is chasing the perfect 15 score at States. Last year they scored 16 and with only three returners it is going to be a tough task to achieve. 

Does Your School Require Shirts During Summer Practice? Nolan Jez Aug 01, 2019

What are your schools' or counties' rules regarding shirts during summer training? 

10 Best Races To See #3: Albemarle vs Western Albemarle Nolan Jez Aug 01, 2019

Most of the time the teams just worry about themselves and their own classification but deep down they want to beat the other badly. That means the two times they meet a year matter a lot

10 Best Races To See #4: Fetterolf vs Wolfe vs Abbe Nolan Jez Jul 31, 2019

This should make for quite the race where teammates will be rivals and rivals will be teammates as they traverse the Great Meadow course and position themselves for a sprint to the finish. 

10 Best Races To See #5: Third Battle & A Sub 15 Guy? Nolan Jez Jul 30, 2019

Last year we saw Sam Affolder run 14:59 and just a few years ago Drew Hunter went 14:20 on the same course. If you are going to break 15 this could be the place to do it. 

10 Best Races To See #6: Ghiselli Chasing State Title Nolan Jez Jul 29, 2019

She has had multiple close calls and two runner-up finishes at States so she is definitely putting herself in the right position and leaving it all out on the course/track.

10 Best Races To See #7: Healthy Third Battle For Graham? Nolan Jez Jul 28, 2019

We are really hoping we get to see her at 100% come October 19th. 

10 Best Races To See #8: RVA Relays' Anchor Split Mania Nolan Jez Jul 27, 2019

It is a race that allows those milers to have some fun while pure 5K runners have to basically sprint to not be caught. 

10 Best Races To See #9: Foot Locker South Girls Race Nolan Jez Jul 26, 2019

This year's Foot Locker South race is one of the most anticipated races of the season. Though states does mean a lot, it is truly something special to qualify to Foot Locker Nationals. 

10 Best Races To See #10: MileStat XC Girls Race Nolan Jez Jul 26, 2019

Last year's race saw some intense battles, lead changes, and even one of the best runners getting hit by a deer! 

AAU/USATF Girls Club Rankings Nolan Jez Jul 25, 2019

Check out the club rankings right here. 

AAU/USATF Boys Club Rankings Nolan Jez Jul 25, 2019

Check out the club rankings right here. 

Girls XC State Meet Predictions Nolan Jez Jul 24, 2019

States will be here sooner than you think. Here are our very early predictions prior to the season starting. 

Boys XC State Meet Predictions Nolan Jez Jul 24, 2019

States will be here sooner than you think. Here are our very early predictions prior to the season starting. 

Preseason Countdown Boys #1: Dan O'Brien Nolan Jez Jul 23, 2019

He is consistent and fast and this year you can almost guarantee he will be focused on improving from his 12th place finish at Foot Locker a year ago. 

Preseason Countdown Girls #1: MC Heinen Nolan Jez Jul 23, 2019

Preseason Countdown Boys #2: Joe Hawkes Nolan Jez Jul 22, 2019

Mostly anyone who knows Joe would tell you the same thing, he is a beast. 

Preseason Countdown Boys #3: Carlos Shultz Nolan Jez Jul 22, 2019

His personal best is 15:08 and it goes without saying that his goal is to break 15 this season. 

Preseason Countdown Boys #4: Jack Eliason Nolan Jez Jul 22, 2019

While all eyes are on Loudoun Valley this season, don't miss Western Albemarle who have some of the strongest runners in the nation. One of those runners, Jack Eliason, is our fourth ranked runner heading into the cross country season. He enters the season with a personal best of 15:29. 

Preseason Countdown Girls #2: Rachel Mudd Nolan Jez Jul 21, 2019

Our number two pre-season runner is Rachel Mudd of Atlee. She enters the season having run 17:44 and with a major title under her belt, the MileStat.com XC Invite. She did however face some injuries since then and that is why she is number two.