Gabe Merk '22 Recruiting Profile

Everything I do, I try to do to my fullest, whether that be my pursuit for a degree in Communications, or running mile repeats in the blistering heat, or that last run through when pole vaulting. I learned how to push through hard work on my family's farm. My drive radiates energy to push through and get the job done that affects any team that surrounds me.  I do not run to stay in shape nor to keep me busy. I run to win. I can support or lead a team to keep pushing through times of adversity and struggle.  My team is like members of my family. Others might have lower times but what I can offer to a team is harder to train than running a 8k. Covid may have set me back my senior XC season, but I still have a fire in me to see what the future holds. Thank you for taking interest in me and God bless.