Cross-Country Personal Statement

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I received two awards for my participation in cross-country. The first one I received as a junior, and it was the domestique award, which coach Heath named the award after a biking term used in the Tour de France. The domestique is a term used to describe a rider who works for the benefit of his team or leader instead of trying to win outright. Although I wasn’t our fastest runner, I was almost always at practice, and willing to help push my teammates to greater heights. Later that year I also became a member of the National Honor Society, since I had shown commitment to scholarship, leadership, character and service. The following year I received the excellence in leadership award for cross-country. To be honest, it was completely unexpected on my part. I felt stunned, as if I had just jumped into icy cold water. From my point of view I had merely done what was necessary, and I would expect the same from anyone else. Despite my initial shock, I feel honored to have received this award, and I hope to bring respect to my program no matter wherever I go. …show more content…

Ordinarily I would have an off season in between the cross-country and Outdoor Track and Field, however, I decided that I would try out the indoor program this year. I’m glad that I made this decision, as it is a truly unique sports program. It is a tight knit group similar cross-country, yet it is also similar to Outdoor Track in that it’s also a diverse group of athletes. Both these qualities allowed for a truly unique experience that made it a worthwhile activity to participate that I truly enjoyed. It has also proved to be a learning experience in dealing with challenges, and it has provided a source of profound self

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