By: Jessie Draper, 8th grade
Hawthorn Middle School South

Join track and field! NO, you will not be forced to run the mile at meets. There is something for everybody. In fact, you don’t even have to run if you really don’t want to! There are a variety of things for everybody, whether you’re an amazing sprinter, or a hotshot discus thrower. Even if you’re not talented in this area, you should join track to improve yourself and have fun! Many people would be surprised at how much practice can lead to a fabulous performance. Some of the events in track are listed below:

~1600m (mile)
~800m
~400m
~200m
~100m
~Hurdles
~Discus
~Shot-put
~Long jump
~High jump

Of all the events you can participate in, surely you can find at least one you’re interested in or at least want to try! Many people don’t last the entire season, so you can always stop going if you find this sport isn’t for you. There also are not any tryouts- anybody can join! So what do you have to lose?