Senior Moment

Graduating Senior Joe Gladow Takes Time to Reflect on What Sets Linfield Apart

What has been most memorable about running XC and Track at Linfield is spending time with other people who are just as motivated about training and competing as I am. Some of my fondest memories have been running workouts at places like Pre's Trail in Eugene or doing long runs out in the hills of McMinnville because it is inspiring to be with a group of people who are so dedicated and driven.

I think what sets our program apart from others is that we have a coaching staff and team atmosphere that instills in athletes a legitimate desire to succeed. Everyone wants it in their own way, and that attitude is infectious. The results of that are evident in how many people we have winning races, running fast times, and earning All-Conference and All-Region honors that weren't stand-out runners in high school. How much faster people have gotten throughout their careers at Linfield has been amazing to watch, and I'm thankful to have been part of a program that has had so much success.

Joe Gladow (center) celebrates with his teammates after the 2013 West Regional XC Championships.