Cross Country is a sport on many levels.
Multiple people believe that it is just running for no reason. XC (Cross country) requires teamwork, training, math, and time. The way you win is by scoring points in placement, and the top five players of every team determine what those are. This is where teamwork comes into play. If the top five are in the 1,2,3,4, and 5 spots, then it's fifteen points, and the lowest score wins. Like golf. Staying together in a group while running gets you the least amount of points. Training, always running intervals or long distances, helps get your endurance up. Playing this SPORT as a side sport can help you achieve greater speed in the main ones you play.