Running is more than just a normal sport for me. Despite the intense pain and work that is needed to be put in, coming out the other end is by far one of the most rewarding experiences in life I have ever known. Track, to me, symbolizes the peak of self-growth. There is no way of cheating yourself, and in the end, the only thing you can do is give it your all. This requirement to leave it all on the track and try your absolute best is what draws me to the sport. It is a place for me to not only embrace my passion, but find others who are similarly prepared to put everything into the competition. What makes me different from others is my drive to succeed in all fields of life. I want to become an even better person than I was yesterday, not just in my times. This means that I always push myself. On the track, in the classroom, and out in the world, I strive to improve in every way that I can. Track has been a place for me to discover my abilities and examine my own values, so I will continue to reach my limits and go beyond them in order to fully achieve my goals.