What does it take to be a student-athlete on the Georgetown College Track and Field team

What does it take to be a student-athlete on the Georgetown College track and field team?

By BUDDY LUKENS Staff Writer

As many students on campus experience, being a student–athlete is a day–to– day grind. The days of only being able to wake–up, go to class, do homework, eat, practice, work out and go to bed are ones that many of us are all too familiar with.

People on the track and field team are no different. Whether it’s the throwers, sprinters, jumpers or distance runners, everyone experiences these in this very multi–dimensional sport.

There are a few things that make this sport very special. The comradery built among teammates is one of them. “The atmosphere of cross country isn’t like any other sport. It brings people together and forms unforgettable friendships. Everyone is so encouraging towards one another and the bond we have is like no other. It’s like we are a little family.” Is what 3rd year runner Haley Forschbach said about the cross-country team.

In addition, almost every person on track and feild also runs for the cross–country team in the fall; turning this athletics into a year–round commitment.

You always must be willing to push yourself. For many people on this team, every time they compete, their goal is to beat their best mark.

There is a huge significance in being able to bond with your teammates, but the desire and willingness to work your hardest and be your best every time you go out to compete is the biggest trait in what it takes to be on the track team here.

Just like any other sport, for someone to be willing to do it at the next level, you must love what you do. All the time that everyone puts in is worth it because of the love that many people share for this sport.