After joining the cross country team my freshman year, I was horrified to learn we raised money by collecting sponsors for a ten mile run. I liked running, but ten miles! I was never going to be able to finish! I am proud to say that I did finish that ten mile run and many more. I trained and built up strength. My confidence increased along with my stamina. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible. I now have plans to run in a marathon next year. Who knows, maybe an ultramarathon will come in the
