"started training for the half marathon and ended up getting 3rd"

there's a running club outside of school that I started when I was in about 3rd grade but then training got harder bc the older kids were training for a half marathon so I quit. then I started middle school I since most of my family is runners I decided I wanted to sign up for XC. I did it & made it to district. the next summer I started the old running club again & in 7th grade I did xc again but I developed a hip & knee problem so I had to quit. but I kept w/ the running club & started training for the half marathon & ended up winning 3rd in my age division. the same thing happened this year in 8th grade & I just ran my second half marathon. my hip & knees are starting to heal & I'm starting high school next year & I'm so excited to be able to stay in XC bc I know I'll meet so many amazing runners & become a stronger one myself!

- @haleynsteen ( Haley Steen )