Ouch!

One issue that I would like to take a moment to touch upon is track safety. This video is a perfect example of what can happen if you are not careful or are not paying attention. I remind you these are elite/professional athletes. Luckily, I believe no one was seriously injured after that. While it is a little humorous to watch, it is important that we are always paying attention and are aware of our surroundings. Unlike most other sports, Indoor Track is not confined to one single area. On any given day, we can be in the commons, in the halls, on the track, in the gym, or on the roads. We have a lot of athletes completing various workouts at various speeds in various locations. We need to be aware of each other as well as everyone/everything around us. This includes teachers in the halls, drivers on the road, ice, moving objects (shots/discuss/javelin during outdoor), and fellow athletes. Taking a couple extra seconds to check the halls or track before starting a run can really go a long way and prevent incidents like the one above.