Entering the competition season of Indoor Track, Boys and Girls competitors are preparing for Indoor State all while improving for the outdoor season. Last year, the team performed extremely well with multiple runners going to the State Finals. Although many seniors graduated last year and are now competing in college athletics, the team is optimistic for this upcoming season.

Senior Kwaku Awuah is currently topping national charts for his times. “In January, I ran a fast 600 meter time which put me top 150 in the nation for high schoolers,” Awuah said. “I’m working on my weaker areas and trying to get more mentally sharp.”

The season lasts from the beginning of the calendar year all the way till the end of the school year. Finding ways to stay motivated may be difficult.

“I would say my love for the sport and my dad keeps me motivated,” Awuah said. “It’s always a great feeling to put a smile on his face from doing my best and doing what I love.”

Training doesn’t end after the season. Many athletes work during the off season to improve their form, increase speed, and overall become stronger. Senior Ryan Bouktache, who runs the 60m and 200m, is committed to training his endurance.

“I dedicated my entire summer to track,” “I was working with a USATF team in Chicago that taught me so much.”