Samantha Ciardiello '22 Recruiting Profile

I can't imagine my life without running. When I have a good workout or a strong long run, I feel complete, and my whole mood is lifted.  When I first started running in the winter of freshman year on varsity, I focused on sprinting and long jump. Then in the summer before sophomore year, I tried cross-country for the first time and earned a spot on varsity. This helped me expand my events for winter indoor track to include sprints but also the 800. 

My one regret about running is I didn't start the sport sooner. I spent most of my childhood in cheer, including 7 years of intense all-star competitive cheerleading. My team won various national championships, which is what made me realize how much I love competing. I also realized I enjoyed being pushed passed my limits to always strive to be better, and this is a mindset I have carried forward to running.