I began running in 7th grade. During my eighth grade season however, is when I began to get competitive. My freshman year of cross country greatly improved my skill as a runner. It also allowed me to see that I would like to continue running in college. Since then, I have kept striving to become better. I always give my all no matter what I am doing. My grades as well as my times have always been in the top percentile in my school. It would be a dream come true if I were able to prove my abilities at the college level.