"I've battled shin splints and stress fractures and he never once lost faith in me"

I played volleyball in middle school. I ran track too, and everyone was trying to convince me to run cross country. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I decided to give it a try. And it was hands down the best decision I've ever made. Our head cross country coach is also our head track coach. So as my senior season of track is down to its last weeks, I've had the privilege to run for the same coach for 8 seasons. And I can honestly say that it's not everyday you find a coach as caring and dedicated as he is. Throughout my high school seasons, I've battled shin splints & stress fractures, and he never once lost faith in me. He's the very reason I've fallen in love with running and I'll always be thankful for that.

- @ali_tommas ( Ali Tommas )