I have only been running for 2 years, but in that time I have made drastic improvements. I went from running 32:26 in the 3 mile race to 18:03 in one years' time, which is one of, if not, the biggest improvements in the entire history of my school's program. I dedicated myself to training as hard as I possibly could to improve my times, and that work definitely paid off, and it continues to. My dedication to the sport comes from a simple willingness to get better at something I thought I had no potential in when I started. My incredible improvement has inspired countless others on my team. I wish to continue to pursue my goals in running at the next level in college to see just how far and how fast I can go.