Meet the Colorado Mesa lacrosse star who ran from the Golden Gate to Brooklyn Bridge NCAA.com

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PRESENTED BY One day, Lindsi Peters will tell her grandkids the story about her cross-country adventure. This was no Jack Kerouac-ian road trip, however. Nor was it at all similar to one that college students sometimes take as a last hurrah before entering the 'real world'. But before that, was lacrosse season. In case you were wondering, Peters had a fantastic freshman campaign for the Mavericks. She started in 13 of the 15 games she appeared in, finishing third on the team in points with 34 goals and 18 assists. Once the season was done and school let out for the summer, it was on to her next team. The 27 other people she would spend the next 49 days of her life with. “There was 28 of us," Peters said. "We had orientation the first few days. It was getting to know each other, learning how to drive the vans. It was good, but you didn’t know anyone. It was a little awkward. Look what's hanging in the clinic! In July, created artwork with our patients, families and staff. — Nebraska Medicine (@NebraskaMed) Amazing meeting these young adults who are running across the country for ! — Jim Schmitt (@GBJimSchmitt) Not every night was a stop in a grand city or tourist attraction, however. Sometimes, the tiniest of towns called themselves home, and the discoveries made there were life altering. “There’s so much in between. The best milkshake I’ve ever had was in a place in Vale, Oregon with the population of 300. Just random little places like that. We went through a few towns that had populations of like 15.” You would think that running mile after mile for almost an entire summer would accumulate quite the play list. But it wasn't music that got Peters and her cohorts through the long days. It was each other. It's never goodbye, it's I'll see you soon. Team New York has officially made their way across the USA! — 4k Team New York (@4KNewYork) They didn't go completely separate, though. As one would imagine, after 49 days, quite the bond was formed. Peters not only accomplished an amazing feat for a greater good, but made a new circle of friends for life.