I love running track. I know, it isn’t the most glamorous or exciting sport, but there’s nothing like the feeling of crouching at the start line flanked by athletes from all over the country. For me, running track is more than just racing for times or records, it’s a chance to represent my high school. My school has a reputation for being the nerdy and un-athletic school. To be fair, our mathlete team is ferocious. But, I know when I walk up to the starting line in my red and blue uniform, it’s my job to dispel those myths and race to win. When I climb into the starting blocks I’m not just racing for myself. I’m racing for my team, my school, even my country. I train everyday not just to improve my own times, but to inspire and lead the underclassmen
