Track and field includes running, jumping, and throwing.
Throwing? I thought that was a different sport entirely? Do you know why it's included in the Track and Field section?
It's part of the field! The stadium has an oval running track that encloses a grass field for throwing and jumping.
Oops, I forgot about the field part. My school was never very interactive with throwing. Did you participate in any of these when you were in school?
Yes, I did shot put! The foot racing includes sprints as well as long distance racing.
I'm not sure I understand what shooting put is? Also, do long distance racers race around the same track in circles? Or do they actually run in a single direction?
Yes, they have separate lanes. The shot put is a ball you throw and are won by achieving the greatest distance.
Oh, so it's not like shooting Trap or Sket, but instead throwing something, that's kind of weird but pretty cool. Did you ever win any trophies or competitions?
No, I wasn't strong enough. Most track and field events are individual sports with a single winner.
Oh, like a single winner of a race and such. I always lumped them in with teams and such, but the more I think about it, instead of having a team behind you, you have an entire school.