Five years ago, was an awkward 12 year old in 6th grade. Now that I think about it, I must have been just starting the first track season of my life. Wow. Running has greatly influenced who I am. I have never been the fastest, but running has taught me lessons and strategies that have become a large part of what makes me myself. Running has given me audacity, pride, humility, integrity, empathy, and so much more.