On Embracing What You’re Horrible At 

By Heidie Raine I quit cheerleading after my sophomore year of high school in search of something new—reduced glitter, less time, better people. I found my answer in the form of the cross country team, a lovely athletic group that shared mutual respect, carb-loaded dinners and one goal: run fast. Though unfamiliar, cross country fit my criteria for a new activity: 1. No glitter 2. 45-minute practices 3. An altogether kinder atmosphere than competitive cheer crowd had provided C...