Arapahoe Cross Country Analysis

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle or last. You can say, ‘ I finished’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that” - Fred Lebow. I began cross country in eighth grade shortly after my brother joined the year before. He enjoyed it a lot, so I thought it would be fun. I’ve been on the team for two years. I would like to run for the rest of my life. Cross country changed my life positively forever. It taught me to push myself past what I thought was my limit. It revealed to me a great community of people and it taught me to leave my comfort zone.

I am so glad to have cross country in my life because it has positively impacted my health, physically and mentally. I have created friendships that will last a lifetime and the best part is, I enjoy doing it every day. I wake up each and every day, feeling motivated and happy about how I look and how I feel. Running is easily accessible and it’s a great way to get involved and meet new people in the process. I encourage people to get out and be active, for kids and teenagers, cross country and track are great ways to get them involved in their schools and in their communities, but at the same time, it teaches them hard work and

Although I had only participated in the school Cross Country team for two years, I felt very connected to the team and wish I had participated my sophomore and freshmen year as well. Over the two seasons, I have made many great friends and learned the importance of working hard to achieve my goals. Throughout my life, my parents have pushed me academically, but never really encouraged me to try hard in sports or physical activities. Cross country filled that void for me and helped me become a more well-rounded person.

In all my life, I’ve never had a commitment that required so much of me as track and field, both physically and mentally. Towards the end of my high school career, track and field for me meant having to push through a difficult physical condition known as tarsal coalition, a condition that causes inflammation in my feet. With help from my coaches, I had to learn to endure past physical limitation and strengthen my faith in my abilities. By doing so, I became more confident in myself and I was able to help lead other team members to do the same. Not only did track and field teach me to lead, but it also taught me how to be a part of a team. I learned the value of teamwork through building relay race teams. In all relay races, I was either the

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Having the desire to one day see those views in person or enough self-confidence to finally post a decent beach picture without being self-conscious. Running on the cross country team will quickly whip you into shape. Maybe you won’t get that rock-hard six pack that you have always wanted at first, but if you stay consistent with it, you’ll end up being closer than you were before. Since cross country is a very active sport, especially since it is a long distance, you will burn several hundreds of calories and can influence healthy eating habits depending on your goals. Running cross country will improve your overall strength, endurance, health, and hopefully influence positive daily

I ran both Track and Cross Country and was named Cross Country team captain my junior year. This meant that I was to help mentor and train all the runners on the team, especially the new incoming freshman. This included teaching them about runnning but also making sure they had good grades and were keeping up their classes so they could continue running. Not only did I help mentor runners on my team but I also often mentored and ran with runners on a local middle school team. I thouroughly enjoyed this experience and look forward to mentoring students in the future either academically or in other activities that I enjoy

Since sophomore year, I have tried a diversity of races, each providing their own unique lessons. The major event that seems, like the NBA championship to track runners overseas is FAR EAST. I started when the veterans was aiming for what they called “2peat” in bringing home the banners. In order to succeed, I had to be dedicated to put my heart and soul into my events. Dedication comes easier to have when you have not only your team support, but also the others

My freshman year, I qualified for state in the shuttle hurdle relay. The girls on my relay team were a huge help to me, by guiding me along with new experiences. We ended up making it to finals and placing seventh in the state. My teammates pushed me in practice, and I wouldn’t have made it as far as I did without them by my side. I was always told that my hard work will pay off, and it for sure did. Going to state track taught me that anything is possible if you work for it. As I grow older, I’m sure to be a great role model for the underclassmen by giving them the motivation that they can do anything if they set their mind to it. I didn’t only help myself by doing this, but I helped the entire team. Throughout every sport, I try to be a positive influence towards my team because we need one another to improve and make a great impression by representing Forest City High

I had heard about the cross country team but I didn’t know anyone who was a part of it. The cross country team was full of girls who were welcoming and shared the same passion for running as me. I was putting in a lot of time into this team, from long practices everyday and meets every Wednesday and Saturday, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I was able to mentor the younger members on the team and share my love for running with them. After being a part of this team for three years, together, we have won three consecutive senate championships and developed a bond like no other.

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My last three years at Kansas CIty Athletic Cheer I worked as a junior coach, which meant I worked with our mini team. The girls on the mini team ranged in age from 5-8. Boy, could they be a handful at times, especially when they had indoor recess at school, but I absolutely loved getting to know them and working with them. Just hearing about their days and who likes what boy at school brightened my day. Whenever they saw me in the gym they would come and give me a hug and ask me to watch them do a new skill they learned. Knowing that I became a role model to many of those little girls and that they look up to me is truly an indescribable feeling.

have been captain of my track team for two years. I love to encourage my teammates and push them

I could care less about being the best on the team as long as I continue to persevere. I learned from running cross country that I am capable of much more than I might believe I am. Most of all, I learned that hard work always pays off. This specific season of cross country has influenced my future greatly. One part is having new friends and something to do after school for the seasons to come. More importantly, I have more confidence and trust that everything I work on will eventually be worth it, as well as to not to give up after failing. This experience motivates me to continue to work in and out of school to be the best I can

Since I first started cross country, I have learned a lot about the sport and myself, while simultaneously improving dramatically. Before cross country, I had only ever done academics and I excelled without really trying, not really understanding why everyone couldn't do the same. Cross