Too Fast for Long Distances
Photo Credit: Atley Citeno
Quick Feet!
Cole Sisson, Reporter
November 16, 2011
Filed under Sports
A sprinter can run very fast for a short distance; their endurance can only last so long. There are sprinters on the Cross Country Team here at Brashier Middle College. But, these sprinters feel they aren’t in the right environment to fully express their fast talent. Long distances drain their energy, preventing them from running as fast as they want, and forcing them to pace themselves. But if a Cross Country Team is not perfect for a sprinter, why not a Track and Field Team?
Track and field is a sport consisting of multiple events that challenge the human body. There are three event categories for track and field: track events, field events, and combined events. There is sprinting, hurdling, jumping, pole vaulting, and throwing.
But, to start a track and field team it requires overcoming some obstacles.
“We don’t have a track, a pole vaulting mat, sticks, shot put, or discus. It costs a lot of money, which our Sports Program does not have at the time,” says Athletic Director Beau Bibb.
Although Brashier is lacking equipment, Bibb has thought about adding the sport.
“Yes we have thought of it. But with our current Spring Sports, we are pretty much stretched to the limit with kids being able to play,” Bibb adds.
However, there are some students who are interested in the possibility.
“I would try out if we had a team,” says Sophomore Ethan Lomas.
“I would maybe join it if we had a team,” says Junior Addison Hughes.
Along with the Athletic Department, Social Studies Teacher Chantee Cruell has offered to help with the possible program.
“I think it would be another outlet for the students,” says Cruell .
Cruell ran track in high school, and she thinks it would be beneficial to BMC to start a team.
“I enjoyed the competition against other schools. I loved running and was very good. I didn’t pursue it in college due to the fact I ran for fun.”
So while the chance of getting a team is slim, the idea is still on the table.
“There is a possibility. At this time, it is very unlikely. But, over the next few years we will pursue any leads on tracks and equipment,” Bibb adds.
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