Tipton track at Diedrichsen Field in Tipton, Iowa.
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"Fast Lane"

Tipton, Iowa

Some towns are known for their football teams. Others it's basketball or swimming or volleyball. And while Tipton has certainly found success in these and other sports, what we're best known for is our running programs. Year in and year out, going back decades Tipton has been well represented in both boys and girls track and cross country by students competing at the highest level. We hold multiple state titles, more conference championships than I can even count (no knock against our math teachers) and a legacy of pride. It means something to be a Tipton Runner, as those of us who ever toed a starting line for the Tigers know, and that's something that remains with you long after high school ends. To this day I still get butterflies when I see the old track. I can still feel my spikes striking the surface, remember those awful pre-race jitters and feel the acceleration after a clean exchange. The best thing though, in addition to those fond memories, is the grit that these experiences instilled in me that has helped me to do some pretty neat things in my time. I'm so grateful to come from a community that supports and values kids in all of their interests, understanding that the lessons learned here stay with us for the long run of life.

Photo © copyright by Josh Meier.

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