I Love Running

I started running in high school to get in shape for basketball, and from there my life changed. Running became a huge part of my life and as well as an outlet for me. My team mates in high school were like my family and when I was older I always tried to make sure everyone felt welcome and included on the team. My sophomore year of high school my mother passed away due to cancer. That time my team helped me out through so much. That year was also the year my team went to state for cross country. It is one of my fondest memories in my life and yet took place in the same year as one of my worst memories in my life. We didn't win state or anything but we did what we wanted. After High school I ran d3 in college but not with as much success as high school. College sometimes happens and I got caught up in the freshman year and was drinking a lot. The summer before sophomore year at college I got back into running again because I wanted to stay on my team. I dealt with depression and anxiety my sophomore year of college and my team helped me out with a lot of that. I never beat my times from high school in college but I have no regrets because of all the great people I met and the experiences I shared that wouldn't have been possible without starting running In the first place.