As an athlete I am constantly striving for more. I always want to run faster or to lift
heavier so that I am able to perform at the highest possible level. I think that is what pushes me to be great,
but can also be considered one of my greatest downfalls. It is important as an athlete to not only
push yourself, but also equally important to appreciate each and every road
block and the gains made along the way. This is something that is easy for me
to say to other athletes, but a lot harder for me to put in practice.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Stop and smell the roses
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Competition Produces Excellence
I am the second of four girls. My older sister, Amber, is only thirteen
months older then me, so course we were very competitive growing up. I remember always trying to out do her and
live up to all of her accomplishments.
Amber, who is now well sought after high school teacher, is very
intelligent and one of the more naturally gifted athletes I have known. In high school she received high grades and
was a stand out athlete, which was often hard for me to live up to. At the time I didn’t really know it, but
reflecting back I realize that she is a major reason I am the athlete I am in
today. I was often discouraged when we
were younger and we would race in our backyard.
This was tradition started by my Grandmother when every Christmas my
cousins and I would try and beat her in a foot race for a prize!
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