The activity that is most important to me is cross country. I have been in cross country since freshman year. I started out slower, my first year and I was injured the last month. Little by little, I worked my way up each year. This year I finished third on my team at the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet. I improved because I dedicated all of the year to training. For the past two summers, I have ran the most miles on the team with over 400 miles. Each year I have broken out of my shell, became less shy, and meet more people. This year I was one of the captains of the team. As a captain, I was a role model for the rest of the team. Being a captain helped me become more outgoing and it developed my leadership skills.
Cross country has taught
me that by working hard, I can achieve great things. When I want to achieve something, I will do everything possible to reach my goal. This year my goal was to be on varsity. To achieve this, I would run extra mileage at practice and I worked as hard as I could. While I was in Tanzania on a mission trip, I would run while the sun was rising so I could stay in shape. I also was running at elevation on a totally different terrain than I was used to. I ran every day that I could, but it was challenging. My commitment to running has taught me about dedication. At the end of my freshman season, I was injured with tendonitis. I could barely walk because I let it escalate so far. It took awhile for my knee to feel better, but with the help of a physical therapist, I was stronger and less likely to be injured. Because of her help, I was inspired to help others in the same way. Since I love to be active, I think physical therapy is a great career path for me. I also want to help others in my career. By being a physical therapist, I can help people of all ages do the things the love. Cross country has taught me many things. It has taught me to work hard and never give up. I have became more outgoing and I have made new friends. Because of my experience going cross country, I know I want to continue running for as long as I can. I have also learned that a career in physical therapy would be a great option for me because I want to help others. I want to help people be stronger so they can continue enjoying their lives for many years.
I have been a four year letter-winner in volleyball and basketball. Athletics have been a crucial part of developing my character and work ethic. In sports, you must work together with your team to reach your goals. Trust and communication skills are vital and are tested every day. The failure and setbacks I have faced through sports have helped me to believe in myself and have the self-confidence that it takes to be successful in athletics and in life. As a senior captain of the volleyball and basketball teams, my leadership has improved tremendously as high school has progressed. Being a leader holds me accountable and I aim to be a role model for younger teammates on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.
My participation in high school sports have made me into leader as well as helped me gain relationships with friends that will last a lifetime. It has also taught me to rely on the people around me and work together with your team to accomplish your goals. Being a part of a sports team has also influenced my decision making because in order to participate on the team you have to have good behavior, and be a good student
There will be opportunities for you to take, such as sports like football, basketball or clubs like FFA or Trust. I decided to stick with cross country and FCCLA. They have help me, with FCCLA I have grown as a stronger leader, before FCCLA I was a shy kid, and now i'm a state officer. Also I have been able to travel the United States, from Washington D.C. to San Diego, and I have been able to meet some amazing people along the way. Cross country has helped me stay in shape for the long run. By joining Cross Country I have not only
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