There is no reason to not run World XC this year. No Olympics, no WC's. With Ritz, Rupp, Tegenkamp, Solinsky, Jager, Webb, and Nelson all part of the same training group, Nike can pretty much send their own team to World XC and show how strong the US has become in the distance running world. Year in and year out we have been embarrassed in this meet and it is obvious that we have the guys that can put us in contention for a podium spot. I think everyone knows that there are great benefits to running XC and this will be the best field for any of these athletes to be in if they truly want to experience international competition at its finest. Please, athletes, coaches and Nike, please consider this in your training plans so those of us in the US can have something exciting to cheer for on the professional level in 2010. Thank you.