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Covid-19 prevented me from competitive training and interrupted my development as a kid in high school. I felt isolated, unmotivated, and concerned for my career/future as a runner. I learned to refocus, run alone, and self-train. These were the beginning stages of self-discipline which led to the power of a positive mindset.

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I made the tough decision to leave my family/friends to run track at IMG Academy and I learned to be independent by living on my own. This created an enormous impact on me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I received the most intense training with superior coaches and runners. This opportunity exposed me to people who taught me to believe in my self and step up my game.

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I got injured mid-way through my senior year, I developed two stress fractures in both of my feet. This injury has taken me out for several months but led to me learning from experts how to create healthy habits, routines, and responsibilities. I developed the idea of "trusting the process" while sitting out of my sport. Although I lost many opportunities and was setback, I developed a strong positive attitude, a mindset of patience, and the ability to manifest my passion even more.

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I realized it was time to focus on one sport rather than spread myself thin and play with other sports people expected me to play. I discovered that I had a talent for running when I was asked to run with the H.S. varsity team in 8th grade. This affected me greatly because I had the opportunity to run with veteran runners who would be the first to inspire me to fall in love with running.

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When I got injured I honestly had no clue what to do with my self. I had this burning fire inside of me to keep grinding through cross-training and other methods. Besides this I had no clue what to do with my self, I realize running has taken over my life to a point where I cant define my self outside of it. I realized I needed to figure this out and also help other who struggle with this issue.

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I learned to not get absorbed in the little things throughout my time of injury. I was so worried I was not gonna go to a good college and succeed. I believe ultimately this injury has landed me exactly where I am today. I realized running was actually not everything and learned to live outside of my sport.

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During covid, I got sick of sitting around all day learning through a screen. I realized I needed to do something with my life, so I started training. I researched, educated my self, and tested out some of the best training methods I could find and I got my self into crazy running shape. This is when I realized I needed to get out of this state and go somewhere I can really run outside of covid and my small school team.

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Running took me to IMG Academy. Running opened so many doors in my life that I never thought of. When I think about all that I have done at IMG, I realize I created so many endless relationships with so many valuable people that I still stay in contact with today. I gained connections that I will use some day in my future.