Peter Smith '18 Recruiting Profile

I am passoinate about a few things.  I love to work with my hands, draw, read about the great outdoors and study military weaponry.  I have set a goal to become a Naval Aviator, following my father into the service of my country.  Along the way to service, I would love to see where my manifested running abilities take me as well.  I seem to have taken after my mother, who was a two time State Champion in the state of Illinois, and my uncle, who was a world class half-miler who was invited to the US Olympic trials of 1988.  I have a competitive desire in every activity that I do....I desire to be the best and it shows in the way that I run.  I was often out-classed in my first set of 6A High School meets for the indoor season.  By the end of the outdoor season, I became the best in my conference of 6 teams and took 8th place in the super regional meet of 26 teams.  I love to compete.  I am going to continue competing through the summer, first at the Newbalance Freshmen Nationals, then sparingly on road races to prepare for an awsome Cross-Country season.  Running is my talent, and I plan to see how far it takes me!