Run Fast Eat Slow Book Report

Two weeks ago , I became the fastest freshman in Tennessee for the 3200m . I am Jackson Williams and I was born 14 years ago and I have been blessed each and every day . I have lived in the same house all of my life in Bartlett . My family consists of my mom , dad , younger brother , and I . I really enjoy learning about food , getting new watches and shoes , and running . One thing I really enjoy learning more and more about is food . I don't just like to eat food , I like to learn how to make healthy meals that will help me balance my diet and enhance my running performance . I just got a new cooking book called Run Fast Eat Slow . This book was written by an Olympic marathon runner , Shalane Flanagan . She does in depth about certain meals , how to make them , what it does to your body , and what days to eat them for certain workouts or races . Food is a really important aspect of my performance when it comes down to an important race . I will eat well the night before , the next morning , for lunch , and dinner to be better prepared to run fast . I'm ready to start tasting the meals . I can then map out my eating schedule so I can improve my times and performance to …show more content…
I’ve made so many new friends through running and it is just a wonderful atmosphere to be in. Running teaches many characteristics such as: leadership, dedication, determination, and the drive to be the absolute best. It is such an un-stressful sport as well, you just go out there and do it. There isn't much to it rather than to run a certain time or pace. Adding to, being on the Bartlett Cross Country team makes it a much more memorable experience because its a great group of runners that all want to be the best. Running has brought out the real Jackson Williams, my parents and past coaches have even said, “I’ve never seen you so happy.” That makes me feel good about what I am doing. This is what running means to