It had been a rough week in my life. I was sick and couldn't figure out what was wrong.. There were many blood tests done and yet the doctors could not figure out what was causing my breathing problems. I run cross country so breathing is a vital factor in how I perform. Saturday came along and it was time for the Culver Military Cross Country Invitational. This meet included more than 4,000 runners. I needed to perform well; there were college coaches everywhere. Race time came along and I knew from the start that is was going to turn out bad. I struggled through the entire race, but finished. Two minutes slower than normal, I came across the finish line panicking, short of breath, and crying. My body was cold, my fingers were
