The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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inside michigan athletics McGregor: "It was pretty cool. The last time I was on the field was maybe my freshman year. That year, we were picked to go down there and hold the banner for the football team as they came in. It's been a while since I have been down there. "It's crazy to see how big everything is, the players and the whole experience. To be a part of 110,000 people cheering for you, it was crazy." The Wolverine: What does it mean for you to be inducted into the Hall of Honor? McGregor: "Up until this point, I have still been competing professionally. I'm just starting to head out and be done with my professional career. It was really nice to look back at some of the things I have done and be appreciated for everything I did while I was at Michigan. "To this day, I have put the Team USA uniform on, but nothing compares to putting on the block M and representing that tradition. It's something you never get to experience again. It's a special time when you're there, competing for yourself, your team and Michigan. It gave me goose bumps to be back." The Wolverine: What has coach Mark McGuire meant to you, professionally and personally? McGregor: "He epitomizes being a Michigan Wolverine. He was an athlete there, he has committed himself to the sport of track and field for so many years and done an incredible job. He's gotten a lot of award over the years, but he hasn't gotten enough recognition. "I can't wait until he's inducted into the Hall of Honor. I was just talking with some former runners about how we need to do something to recognize everything he has done for women's sports at Michigan. It's amazing that someone has dedicated so much to our sport." The Wolverine: What's next for you? McGregor: "I have been sort of transitioning the past few years. I am running a marathon soon and hoping to get my qualifier for the next Olympic marathon trials. That's my focus right now. "Then, I'm going to look into doing more and more coaching. I'm doing some online coaching. I live in Minneapolis now, and I want to do more training here." The Wolverine: Do you enjoy that side of the sport, helping to develop athletes? McGregor; "It's really going to be great when I can dedicate more time to it. Being a professional runner, it's a very selfish sport. When you're trying to do the best you can, you don't have much time for other things. "It will be great to be able to give back in some capacity and help other people out. Hopefully all different levels, from young kids to adults." — Andy Reid