So my SS joined cross country in school to encourage himself to lose some weight. His doctor previously told him if he didnt get his weight under control he was in for some pretty nasty conditions and SOON. He LOVED cross country! He would tell us how all of the guys would cheer him on and encourage him to try harder..and as soon as everyone wasn't fawning all over him he QUIT. Lost about 20 or so lbs and then quit because he was no longer center of attention.