0_Apprentice
I just love running.  Cross country running has been my hobby for years.  Do you run yourself?
1_Wizard
I do! Fun fact, sometimes the runners are called Harriers?
0_Apprentice
Really? i never knew that.  Why is that do you know?
1_Wizard
I don't know why. But I agree cross country is a great team sport!
0_Apprentice
It is.  Its great for team or individual.  I just love getting out for a run and forgetting about all the stresses and worries...for a little while anyway!
1_Wizard
Yes, and I love that both women and men of all ages can compete!
0_Apprentice
Exactly it really is an inclusive sport for all abilities and ages.  In my running team when we are training, we have guys in their 60's and 70's as well as teenagers.
1_Wizard
It teaches great discipline, too.
0_Apprentice
Now i have just googled your fact and heres are answer - In the 1830s, English schoolboys developed a game called Hares&Hounds: "Hounds" would chase "hares," who would leave paper trails through woods and hills for the hounds to follow. in 1867, a group took up the game and adopted the name Harriers
1_Wizard
Interesting! The first English championship took place in 1876!
0_Apprentice
Lol i didnt know that now.  We are both learning random facts tonight!