1. Work Ethic – It is expected that you demand of yourself and your teammates development of great work habits so that you can reach your potential as a runner.

"For every finish-line tape a runner breaks – complete with the cheers of the crowd and the clicking of hundreds of cameras – there are the hours of hard and often lonely work that rarely gets talked about.” – Grete Waitz

2. Self Discipline – Doing what has to be done, doing it whenever you have to do it, doing it as well as you can do it, and doing it that way all the time.

“Now, if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired.” – George S. Patton, U.S. Army General

3. Commitment – Embracing the belief that being part of a team is a priority and sacrifice, but also a privilege. Put your belief into action by not letting yourself or your teammates down through the choices you make. Stick with it if you really want to improve yourself (perseverance).

“I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can’t turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn’t dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. But that’s how a lot of people approach things. And that’s why a lot of people fail. They sound like they’re committed to being the best they can be. They say all the right things, make all the proper appearances, but when it comes right down to it, they’re looking for reasons instead of answers. If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” - Michael Jordan

4. Character – Choosing to represent yourself, our team, and our school with respect. Taking ownership as the architect of the type of person you are becoming.

“Character evolves from the culmination of life experiences and exposures. Athletic participation provides access to some of the most challenging and rewarding experiences to prepare for future success. It helps build the foundation from which individuals can elevate mind, body, and spirit.” - Dean Smith