Senior Send-Off: Jonathan Crossett, Christian County

 

Jonathan Crossett is a 2013 Christian County graduate.  He will continue his career on next year running at Lindsey Wilson College.

 

What was your most memorable race/event?

 My most memorable race would be senior track season at regionals when our 4x800 relay finished 4th at regionals and we had to wait all day the next day to find out if we made it to state although we missed it by one I'm glad I was with my team.

 

Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?

 Myself because I knew I could do better.

 

What was your greatest accomplishment?

 7:45.41 in the 2,000 meter steeplechase and holding the school record.

 

If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?

 I would train a lot harder.

 

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?

 Not wanting to get out of bed on the rainy and cold days to go run.

 

What will you miss the most?

 My friends and teammates.

 

What advice you would give to younger athletes?

 Work hard because it will pay off.

 

What influence has your coaches had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?

 They always told me I could do it as long as I worked for it.

 

What are your plans for college or joining the workforce next year?

 I will be attending Lindsey Wilson College and continuing my running career.

 

Who would you like to say thank you to?

 God because whenever I didn't think I could do it I knew he was always there with me to push me through it.

 

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

I want to say thank you to coach Ed Davis for his support throughout my 4 years and I'll miss him.