How Does Running Affect Your Future

When I think about how running has impacted my future, I think back on what running has provided me with so far. Running has kept me fit, both mentally and physically. At the end of a day’s run, I can guarantee, I am entering my day with a clear head and a body that is ready to learn. Even when I was faced with injury, running has allowed me to set goals for myself and I have achieved those goals. Some years, the improvement was not in the times I achieved but in the overall physical condition. I have also been allowed to maintain friendships with people who have goals similar to mine. They too want to get better and faster. Because this sport allows us to spend a great deal of time running in unison, I am certain these are strong friendships that I will maintain throughout life. We have spent multiple hours on a daily basis sharing stories, spinning tales, planning out next adventures. Whether or not I run on a Cross Country team is not certain, but I am certain I

As a young child, I sustained a crush injury to my foot. It was not anticipated that I would walk without a limp much less run a competitive 3K or 5K. I ran on the school varsity squads in both middle school and high school. In middle school this took place only months after a surgical intervention was necessary to correct bone growth in my leg. I am proud of my accomplishments! All these experiences help me face the future and know that I can rise to any occasion and will be able to meet adversity and will be able to succeed. I have also learned that not all things are easy in life. I had to work hard and push myself to achieve my goals. This will be true in any opportunity. I will approach my college life and my educational goals with the same mindset. I can do whatever I set out to do. Sometimes the trail I take may need to be a bit different, but the end result is the same –