When most people hear about cross country, they think of runners going around the track. People believe that the sport is the same as track and field.
“Cross country and track are two completely different sports,” junior Jessica Kain said.
The Aztecs headed to Mission Bay for the USD invitational on Sep. 17. This was the first race of the season for seniors Paige Comiso and Natalie Regalado, as well as junior Alex Lomeli.
Running along the Tecolote Shores made for a scenic race on a sunny Friday afternoon.
The Aztec runners run a four-mile race on a new course every week.