Last Meet of the Year

The last meet of the year, Eagle Open, is this Friday, May 12th!

Registration has closed, but if you're signed up go compete your heart out and have fun!

Graduate Goodbye - Marwan Lloyd

1. What initially drew you to join the Wisconsin Track Club, and how did you get involved?

A friend of mine, John Judge, who ran with me in undergrad, was a member of the track club, and he recommended that I join it when I started attending UW. He couldn’t stop praising the people and experience, and was really insistent that I would love it. So I joined it as a chance to make friends, and from my first week here, until now have loved being a part of it!

2. What was your most memorable moment with the Wisconsin Track Club, and why did it stand out to you?

It’s a tie between two. In terms of athletic success, it has to be winning the SMR at club relays last year (2022), that was just a really competitive race & seeing that 1st place light up was a massive rush. In terms of meaningfulness and raw emotions, it has to be the 4x400 at NIRCA nationals 2023. It was my final track race & Tommy’s last race to complete his ironman challenge & I kept telling our team that no matter what happened we were going to get him across that finish line. And being able to be on the team that helped him make it in the end, and everyone’s cheers for him completing it, that was just unmatched.

3. What will you miss about the club when you graduate?

Definitely, hands-down, 100% the people. at this point quite literally, not a day goes by where I don’t see some of the sprinters, and they’ve really been at the heart of making my experience with WTC so memorable and amazing! Whether it’s at practice every day, or on long drives to meets in the middle of nowhere, or late nights in the hotel rooms they are just always so fun and make every moment really enjoyable! They are what makes the club great and definitely won’t miss the most.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman who wants to join the club?

Don’t be scared by the running haha! But seriously, if you’re even considering joining at all, give it a shot. I know that running for fun does not seem like the greatest way to spend time, but even with painful workouts every now and then the great times with everyone in the club make those workouts where you just want to drop & sleep bearable and beyond worthwhile!

Summer Track Series

As the school year is wrapping up, our preparations for the Summer Track Series – Wisconsin Track Club’s most important volunteering and fundraising event of the year – are in full swing.

What is the Summer Track Series?

STS is a series of community track and field meets organized by WTC that occur on various Thursday nights throughout June and July, culminating in the Dane County Championships at the end of July. These meets are put on at various tracks around the Madison area and are open to all ages and abilities. When we say “all,” we mean all – it doesn’t matter if an athlete is 5 years old or 75 years old, there’s a spot for them at STS! The Summer Track Series attracts hundreds of athletes every summer and fosters interest in track and field throughout the greater Madison community, making it a wonderful way to give back to this sport that we all love.

How does STS help the Wisconsin Track Club?

In addition to being a fantastic community event, STS serves as the main fundraiser for WTC. Profits from the meets go directly to lowering costs throughout the year for our members: reduced meet fees, free team dinners, fun socials, and more! For instance, we were able to cut the meet fee for NIRCA Nationals earlier this month roughly in half using funds generated from STS. A successful Summer Track Series means that we can continue to keep our club events affordable and accessible to all, so that’s why we need your help!

So how can I help?

Volunteer! STS wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who ensure that our meets run smoothly. We truly appreciate each and every one of you! Volunteer positions include managing field events, working at the registration table, moving hurdles, and more. Stay on the lookout for a volunteer sign-up once we get closer to the meet dates.

In the meantime, if you will be in Madison this summer, please consider joining the Summer Track Series committee! The committee is responsible for the planning of the series, including determining venues, dates, events, and coordinating with other Madison-area track clubs. Any club members, alumni, or community members are welcome to join! Joining the STS committee is also a great leadership opportunity that you can include on your resume and other applications! If you are interested in joining, please let Matt Stilling know by sending him an email.

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