Under Armour’s new commercial is inspirational. The commercial begins with Phelps swimming, and then continues to combine his workouts inside and outside of the pool. These images personally bring me back to my last track meet, where I pushed myself as hard as I could because I would never have another moment similar. The video creates a sense of give it your all because you never know when your ability to pursue your passion will come to an end. To add to it, it tells you to push yourself even when you’re not required: “It’s what you do in the dark. That puts you in the light.” It’s conveying to aspiring young Olympians that you must work hard and devote yourself to the sport in order to become the best. Contrary to the critics, I do not believe
