Both Lamb and Schneider have taken first-place finishes this year. Lamb won the 400-meter dash in three different meets this season and took sixth place at the Big Ten Indoor Championships. Building on last year's success, Schneider started the season with a victory in the 800-meter dash at the Harvey Invitational and went on to win the 600 twice during the indoor season. He attributes his strong running to the proper mindset. His belief in himself is what carries him to the victory lane so often.
Every sport has a walk-on story, but track is different.
Stead is now on scholarship after first trying out as a walk-on. The formula to success, he believes, is simple. This season he has posted two top-three finishes. He took third place in the 800 meters at the Red Simmons Invitational and took second at the Michigan Intercollegiate. They watch their teammates with curiosity, seeking the answers to a successful career.