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The coach who created a Florida distance-running dynasty, the rise of a friendly rival, and the fleet-footed antagonist who flamed out too fast.
Countryside’s 1986 team was loaded: It had Roger Letchworth and Chip Backus, both major Division I college prospects, along with a bevy of talented runners just behind them. This is the story of the Cougars’ unforgettable trip to an iconic course in New York, the site of a big invitational. It was, briefly, record-setting, and now it’s time to set the record straight.
All The Miles Mattered
The coach who created a Florida distance-running dynasty, the rise of a friendly rival, and the fleet-footed antagonist who flamed out too fast.