Should I join my school's track team?
Question:Ok so track starts in like a week and i was considering joining, however i am terrrified, i am in 8th grade and have never done track before i am afraid i am really outta shape and don't know if i could do it, also, i am scared i will totally suck and be embarassed. I don't even know what events yet, i was thinking sprinting because i am ok at starting out fast but not pacing myself. At practice they run a mile/4 laps around the track and then stretch and divide into events. I am really unsure of whether joining track would be the best thing for me, i'd like to get into better shape and maybe this would be a good idea for me i also want to get involved in more sports
tell me what you think
thanks :)
Answers:
Im going to run 400 meters. HeLp!?!?!?
Go for it. At the very least, go to the tryouts and talk to the coach. Give it your best, and see what happens.At your level, the team always needs people, and no one is going to judge you for being out of shape. You'll make the team. They'll find an event that suits you, and/or you can change as they get to know you better.
Once you commit, stick with it. Your goal will simply to be to get in shape, learn, try hard, and have fun.
You can do it.
You should really do it! Look at the other people doing! Are they better then you? (I doubt it) You might not be the best at first but you must start somewhere! This is your time to start.
just went though this like a month and a half ago i cant run like fast at all I'm actually kind of pathetic, so I do the throwing thing shot put, discus, and javelin. its been about a month since it started and even though I not much faster (we do the mile thing to and then sometI'mes two laps at the end) but im getting tan, and losing weight which ain't bad. I would say go for it so what if your not the fastest one at least your out there trying. I was running behind this girl a few days ago and on the back of her shirt it had a great quote "I will do today what you won't. so I can do tomorrow what you can't."
Good luck hope this helps
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Hey man definately do it. If you have any interest in joining at all you're going to love it. I did it in 9th grade because my parents made me, and I have loved it ever since. I really wish I would have started in 8th grade though, it would give me a little more of an edge.Track might look really lame, "Oh yeah running is a lot of fun!" but the competition involved matches nothing else, it's probably my favorite thing to do.
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You should. Dont worry about being out of shape. I was a terrible runner until i joined cross country and now im team captain with 4:20 mile. Nothing bad can happen joining a sports team. Its a lot of fun and you will learn to love running.Join if ur hot.
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