The Spirit of Track and Field

I am the spirit of track and field
Speak to me

I am of this world but not. I have no body and cannot hear nor see. The athletes of the world are the bodies I inhabit and will live within them for as long as there is joy in track and field. Your elation and despair when in the field or on the track, I feel. On the road or upon the course, at these venues too I am ever present.

Alas, though I feel your emotions I cannot directly know your wishes. To discern your wishes and desires I have many instruments to do my bidding. You know them as Stan, Judy, Greg, Heather, Bernie, Harry, Dick, and many others. My instruments come and go for their life span is set, but they and those that follow will ever nurture my soul. Just as the athlete keeps me strong.

To talk to me you must talk to my instruments. Talk to them; tell them of your plans and aspirations. Respond to surveys, create your own, develop, discuss and analyse ideas. For to do so is to strengthen my core, develop the sport and increase your joy.

I am the spirit of track and field
Speak to me

My future is in your hands. Your future is in my hands.

I am the spirit of track and field
Speak to me.