Cross Country Running Persuasive Speech

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.

I was able to become the person I never thought I would be by running my way to being happy. My team is always there for me and continues to push me to be the best version of myself no matter what. Running was able to save my life by giving me a

I used to be able to run so fast I could fly. Racing through the woods behind my house I was untouchable, unbeatable; I imagined I was a graceful as a fox and as fast as a deer racing over bushes, logs, and ditches. Running served as an escape from the perfect student, perfect manners persona I adopted in the classroom allowing me to break out of my shy shell and go from being ¨the teacher’s pet¨ to ¨the fast girl.¨ My love of running-- as well as my parents-- drove me to play soccer; I ditched my goody two shoes for cleats and never looked back. I could chase down any opponent and outrun any defender, through sports I completely let my boundaries down.

Specific Purpose: The audience should understand that a success I’ve had is not only making varsity in cross country, but continually improving each season and persevering.

As I began my freshman year of high school, I felt compelled to join a sport. I wanted to try something new since I played basketball, baseball, and soccer growing up. So, I decided to join the cross country team. I thought running would be as natural and effortless as it was in other sports. Never had I been more wrong.

I was able to run at the State cross-country championship when I was a freshman. That experience shaped me into the person and runner I am today. Running in such an intense race as a freshman pushed me to reach to my maximum potential. I felt I had more then what I was putting out on the table. The summer of my sophomore year I ran everyday, I wanted to get my 5k time down. With hard work and dedication I was able to shave seven minutes off of my 5k in my four years of high school. Running taught me that no one is going to hand me anything, if I want something I need to work for it myself. I was able to jump over so many mental barriers and realize everything I need is within me. Running is a metaphor for life and I’ve been so blessed to have

There is no feeling that can match sitting in the blocks, waiting for the gun to go off for a 100 or 200-meter dash. Those races are what makes track one of the things I love most in the world. Even though I’m nowhere near the fastest on my school team, I have a deep passion for the sport.

Running is more than just a hobby it is a way of life. Its not only a benefit to the body but it is also a booster to the mind and soul. Running adds confidence to those who lacked in the high-self esteem area by allowing individual to clear goals with determination and self belief. Running has provided many health benefits and has helped those who struggled with depression and stress to finally take a chill pill called

Running is my passion because I get to go anywhere I choose. I have developed a need for speed. I remember the first time I dashed through the finish line, and I will never forget it. I have improved dramatically in my running since I was born. Towards the end of every race should accelerate or you might lose your position. I recognized my talent at a young age, and I will take it through life and use it for the will of God.

I find myself listening to the rhythm of my feet. Running is important to me because it is a time for me to relax. It’s a place where I can escape from reality and feel the wind gushing over my face as I let me feet bounce off the ground. Running has always allowed me to bring out my competitive side. As much as I enjoy the competition of the sport my biggest competitor is myself.

A jounrey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Many years back, I took that very first step when I decided to run, and a thousand miles later, I am still running. Litorally. Ive done the math. Now some people say they love running because “running is fun” and that they “feel great when running.” Those people are liars. Running is painful, demanding, and draining. I run because after balancing multiple AP classes, family responsibilities, other extracurriculars and a social life, i need an outlet for stress, and the best one i've found is pouring that frustration into five miles of hard pavement. I run so that I can look at myself in the

With your permission, I would like to complete one of the apprenticeship bus hikes with you during the Blue Mountains end-to-end hikes. Let me know if it is fine with you two. I am thinking of the October 21st hike. Other dates are also possible.

Through running I have met many different people from all over Australia and the world. Through my running group, I have made many different friends of all ages and backgrounds. An advantage of training in a group is it gives you accountability: It's hard getting up at 6 a.m. to run, especially if it's the weekend and your incredibly tired. But I know that my friends are waiting for me, I have that extra motivation to climb out of bed and go to training. My group also keep me from slipping off the pace in a session or cutting a run short. Through competing for Brighton Secondary School in Athletics and Cross Country, I have made friends with students from all different year level. School competitions are so enjoyable for me because I can learn

Hello Erica, That sounds like an incredible hike. I like that you have an appreciation for the beauty of nature you can see so many breath taking views on hikes. It takes a lot of bravery to go to an abandoned ghost town that is not something that I would be able to do. You seem very enthusiastic about this trip. I think that is really cool because it allowed you and your friends to bond while doing something enjoyable.

Running is easy, enjoyable and is very social. Many people see running as a good place to meet new people and enjoyable to do, it is also one of the easiest ways to exercise. Running can be very fun, it is easy because you need no experience to run. Training for races is also fun it can be done by men and women, girls and boys at any age. You can meet new people who can be very social able, you can meet new people by either running by yourself or with a friend or spouse. People of all sizes and races and ages can run it is a great way to meet new people and a great way to exercise.