"I needed a new sport"

I almost didn't run cross country because I thought I hated running and that I couldn't do it. the only reasons joined was because I had quit gymnastics and I needed a new sport. I decided to challenge myself and do cross country, my family's full of runners so they were very excited. I wasn't good at it but I met some amazing people, including one of my best friends, and have learned a lot about myself. distance runners have such a strong bond, its an understanding that no one else can have. we can immediately relate to each other, I love that. Cross country has truly changed my life. I have gotten a lot better since and am running a 7.5mi trail run in early June.

- @ivy_yS ( Ivy Stempkovski )