When I was in high school being on the track and cross country team was the best thing I ever did. I always wanted to play sports in school but never really did. I thought I would not be good enough. When I got to ninth grade I tried out for the soccer team and did not make the first cut. I could not run for 20 minutes straight, I was in no condition. I was a little bit over weight as well. So, the next year I decided I would do cross country to enhance my condition and would be able to run for a longer period. I remember one of my teammate named Karla was my supporter. We would run together she would push me to keep up with her pace. We worked hard and had long hours of practice so that I can become better. I remember my first meet I was so
