Run Ning Research Paper

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ˈrəniNG/ noun the action or movement of a runner

A single part of my life, and yet so significant. Something I never desired to participate in, and now a piece so vital to my entire existence. I began running after being encouraged by friends to join the middle school cross country team. I began as he slowest team member with no previous experience. Each day that I was not able to be the best, I thought I had failed. These continual losses eventually numbed the part of my soul which feared failure like nothing else. Soon, I came to Cross Country not to be the best but to be with friends. I met dozens of individuals that shared my goal: to improve. Running is not about being the best. Running is not about winning. Running

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