This article describes the author's personal experience with her son Micah's inclusion in a high school cross country running team. Despite initial concerns about Micah's abilities, the coaches demonstrated genuine commitment to inclusion by setting appropriate goals and making accommodations. The story highlights how small, incremental successes built upon each other over four years, culminating in Micah earning his Varsity Letter. The author reflects on how inclusion, like cross country running, requires steady progress through both smooth and challenging sections.