Bonus Episode:  Super Special NXN Episode!NXN (NIKE Cross Nationals) is my favorite race. Period. It's my favorite. NXN is the US high school XC nationals championships. The 22 best girls teams and 50 best individuals meet in Portland, Oregon to all take the same starting line and race for the glory. The 22 best boys teams and 50 best individuals meet in Portland, Oregon to all take the same starting line and race for the glory. Two starting lines. Two races. But so much more than that is going on. And this episode my attempt to share a little history about the meet but more importantly what is going on during the race so YOU can watch the race and fully enjoy the pure epicness (is that a real word?) that is NXN. If you run... then you need to listen to this episode. Because you should be a fan of this race and these young athletes. They will inspire you and motivate you. And NXN is a badass celebration of our sport. Here are some GREAT links for you to further enjoy NXN:Latest US Girls Teams Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Boys Teams Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Girls Individuals Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Boys Individuals Rankings according to Dyestat Watch the LIVE STREAM here on Runnerspace 12/2/23 (Show starts at 9 AM PST)The Stride Report Boys Team National RankingsThe Stride Report Girls Team National RankingsMilesplit NXN PreviewCoach Bennett's Newsletter (there will be an NXN issue dropping soon)Be sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 And if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach Bennett Mastodon: @coachbennett Twitter: @BennettRunThreads: @CoachBennettStrava: Coach Bennett