I started running in 7th grade competitively and I have been racing since then....now 10 years later I just finished my last collegiate race. I can safely say that running has had one of the largest impacts on my life; more than any other activity I have ever done. It has taken me all across the country, and I have taken my love for the sport everywhere I go. It is addicting, no matter how much I hate a hard workout or a bad race I always find my love for the run again. I love the competition, it doesn't make me nervous but instead motivates me because I love to win! I love the thrill of pushing my body and mind to a level I didn't think I could time and time again....I love being the underdog who comes out of no where in a race. I love running.
Now I am not going to stop running...you'd have to cut my legs off, but I now have to do it on my own...without a coach or team to push me, support me, and pull me out of bed in the morning. Now I have to do it on my own, I have to discover a new side of the sport to love. I have to find better self discipline and a motivation outside of competition. (I will race again though!!!) So I went through photos from over the years highlighting some of the best moments cross country and track have brought into my life.
The early years...
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| Jr. High...I remember how bad those spikes killed |
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| First high school Watermelon Run in 2006...we all dressed up and had our first unofficial race of the season |
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| Watermelon Run 2007, our coach went to Ole Miss so we were MSU their rivals, she didn't think it was as funny... |
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| Where my love for muddy races began, at Bear Creek...and I will always cherish my blue spikes. |
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| This is the second best running picture my mom ever took...normally she just captures my elbow or turns the camera off |
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| and the best picture she's taken! I'm in second btw |
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| Most attractive face?? Yes...I think so! |
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| Dewberry Farm...a team tradition |
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| 2008 Watermelon Run...and yes I am running with a cast!! |
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| Senior Year of HS 2009 |
Then comes college....
Freshman Year Cross Country:
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| Prayer Circle before every race |
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| Conference 2009...I got 8th place!!! and it was muddy :) |
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| The aftermath of a muddy celebration!!! Told you I love the mud |
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And onto Track season!!!
(Part II) |
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