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sport of running, with races generally being middle or sprint distances and on a running track, hence the name, opposed to cross country which is longer distances, not run on a track. However, some distances appear in both sports. Generally paired with field, as in "Track and Field." Actually being good at it required being in good shape, however it tends to be a sport
people do just because they want to play some sport, but aren't very good. It also is generally a sport where
people don't get cut, so it tends itself to this well. Also, easy to join once the season'
s already started, so it tends to get the rejects from other sports.