Track and Field
Track and Field is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is many on-track events and field events, such as 100 meter dash, and for field events, there are things like the shot put. Track and Field is very popular, even in high schools. So I interviewed two track players to get their own personal opinion on the sport. These two students are Coy and Rhett.
Coy
What are some of the harder things track athletes do to practice? “Probably the X Factor Days, we run a lot during those days. It gets very exhausting and tiring. Sometimes it feels like you have to puke if you run too much.” Said Coy.
What muscle groups do people have to target depending on their event? “I do the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and I throw the discus. You kind of have to work out all the muscle groups. You’ve got to work out your legs, your arms, and your chest. For like the throwing. It is more your arms, but it is a lot for discus. Your legs are involved for running, obviously, but also for the discus. It is for the perfect spin to throw it farther than you would on a bad throw.” Coy said.
What event does Coy dislike and would most likely never do? “The 3,200-meter-long distance. It is too much running, way too much running. Others are like long jump, high jump, and pole vault.” Coy said.
Is track a team sport? “Even though all the events except relays, of course, I personally believe that it is a team sport. You play the solo events so your team, including you, can go and make it to state.” Said Coy.
Rhett
What is a good part about track that Rhett likes? “Honestly, it is mainly for fitness. Working out after school. It is the main reason. I prefer lifting and working out over running a lot.” Said Rhett.
What events does he do? “I like the 100 meter. I do not do throwing events or jump events, but ones I would probably do if I were more interested would be high jump, because I get told I have a good vertical jump. Then shot put just because.” Rhett said.
What event should this high school add? “I personally would like it if they added hammer throw. Because I love doing hammer curls when working out, I think I would be good at the event.” Said Rhett
Is track a team sport? “I think it depends on the event you are participating in. For example, a relay race counts as a team sport because it requires teamwork and team synergy. However, if it is a basic dash or long distance, or something like a long jump, then it is individual. That is because it requires your individual skill and no one else’s.” Rhett said.
Conclusion
Track and field is an interesting sport that has many events combined under one title. It has teamwork and solo activities. Track and field is very popular and will only continue to grow, especially if more events are added in the future.
