Episode 114: Lily Jarrett, St. Thomas Track and Field

Welcome to Oak Performance Radio! I'm your host, Adam Lane, and we aim to share inspiring stories for athletes, parents, and coaches. Today, we have Lily Jarrett, a senior from Guilford High School, who will soon be a St. Thomas Track and Field athlete. Lily's track journey began unexpectedly in high school when her coach recruited her from the hallways as a freshman. Despite not running much in middle school, Lily quickly fell in love with Track and Field. Join us as she shares her unique path, from an unexpected start to the prospect of running at the collegiate level. 00:01 Track and field with high school senior Lily Jarrett 1:37 Athletic career paths and injuries 7:35 College track and field recruitment and expectations. 10:31 College athletic recruitment and visits. 16:02 High school track and field team dynamics.  18:11 Track and field goals and records 22:56 Track recruiting and training with a high school athlete. 28:09 Track and field training and progress 31:03 High school track athlete's training and growth 36:31 Sprint training and recovery 38:14 Parental involvement in college athletics 44:15 High school track athlete's training and mental preparation. Take advantage of this episode packed with Lily's insights and experiences in the track and field world.  Enjoy the show! IG: @lily.jarretttt