Accomplished

So this year I had to make a big decision.  I had to decide if I was going to continue to run this year.  A lot of things have been on my mind.  Practice was becoming something that really stressed me out, rather then something that I enjoyed and looked forward to.  It was getting hard to balance school because practice was getting in the way of classes and labs that I needed to get done before I could apply for my teaching program.  I also needed to start looking for a job.  This was really hard because I have been competing since 5th Grade.  I also didn't want to disappoint my parents.  They have been my greatest support system and I didn't want to let them down.  But they took it really well.  They were just proud of my for giving it a try, and now I can say I have two years of Division 1 running under my belt.  I went to see my coach the other day and he gave me two more plaques for Academic All Conference.  It is nice to not have to walk away empty handed.  I feel like I have accomplished so much being able to run Track and Cross Country at Utah State.  I am grateful for Coach Reeder for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the team and compete.  I miss it already, but I have had so much more time for school and work, which is what I really needed.  I'm still running on my own and loving it!   

I love you!