Nathan Bates '07 - Plagued by hamstring issues last spring, I decided to join the Wabash cross country team in hopes of preventing future injury.  My theory (as well as my coaches) is that I will have less of a chance of getting injured this spring if I am in better shape. 

At the beginning of the summer, distance running was totally unfamiliar to me.  However, as the weeks roll on I am slowly learning to accept the sport.  Earlier this month I, as well as my teammates, helped coach Roger Busch ’96 host the inaugural Jeremy Wright Memorial 5k in Flat Rock, IN. 

The proceeds from the race go into two scholarship funds, with the remaining money going to the Wabash CC fund. Although I did not run the 3.1 mile race that day, I enjoyed being with the team.  Past, current, and future members of the Wabash CC team participated in the race, which was won by former Wabash CC standout Adam White ‘98.  Finishing not far behind White were team-captains Dennis Frazee ’07 and Dustin Beck ’07. 

With 102 participants, I would say that the race was a success.  There were no injuries, everyone ran well, and more importantly, everyone had fun!  From what I know about Jeremy Wright, he was an exemplary student, athlete, and person.

Thanks to this race, it is comforting to know that the memory of Jeremy Wright will continue for years to come.

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