By Blake Chadwick
Not many people were born to run, but for Wichita Collegiate’s Will Meyer, running has been in his blood since he was in fourth grade when he clocked a sub 6:00 minute mile.
“Will has an incredible work ethic and a true passion for the sport,” head coach Mica Elkouri said. “He followed in his older brother’s footsteps when he got into running. His older brother, CJ Meyer, is a college sophomore running for TCU. They were training partners throughout high school until CJ graduated. Since then, it has been fun to see Will come on his own and take on a leadership role with our team.”
Meyer, a state champion and school record holder for the Spartans, isn’t content to rest on those achievements. For the senior, the hunger for success goes beyond titles—it’s about constant improvement and reaching their full potential.
“It’s important to tread lightly when making personal goals because they often become anchors mentally,” Meyer said. “My goal for myself and the team is to be healthy and give 100 percent of my fitness at state and post-season races.”
Despite all the good, the senior has also had his fair share of adversity though.
“I had one of the greatest sophomore years in the history of Kansas for running, but a combination of sickness and doubt took me out of form for a while,” Meyer said. “Now, I’m coming at the sport in a new way, with less pressure and more enjoyment.”
