Baylee Lara '16 Recruiting Profile

I have played select softball and basketball since I was 5 years old.  I started running track in the 7th grade and it didn’t come easy, but I worked at it and later excelled.  I played softball and basketball my freshman and sophomore year. Starting my junior year, I decided to focus only on Track and Field.  I have noticed that it not only helps me physically but mentally as well.  It pushes me to always be responsible and aware of the things I need to get done.  I like how it’s an individual sport but also a team sport.  This past summer I participated in two Multi’s.  The Multi’s remind me of a softball game. Each event is like and inning and the game isn’t over until the final score so you must always keep pushing the limit.  I found that participating in the Multi’s and Track and Field in general, is very challenging and I would like to continue to compete in college. Track and Field is rewarding, because I put so much work into practice when it comes time to race, I know that I am prepared.  It has been an up and down ride but it has been a great opportunity for me.  I have put in a lot of work and time into this and now I am eager and ready for the next level.