Saturday, September 22, 2012

Just to share a little about myself and my sport, I've composed a top 10 list of why I run (and why I chose to run at Mercyhurst University):

1. I live for the competition 
  • The Division II level offers a great competitive field, without the stressing of a Division 1 setting
2. Team = Family
  • Friendship, Love, and Support are all found as we grow together and experience college life.
3. Stay in Shape
  • Running everyday...yeah, it's a good workout.  (No college laziness, no freshman 15!)
4. Pushing My Limits
  • Running is about taking it to the edge, finding out how hard you can push it and going even farther.  Here at Mercyhurst I am pushed in both athletics and academics, in a perfect balance.
5. Organizes Me
  • Practice, races, meetings: all help me keep a schedule and manage my time accordingly.  The craziness was a blessing in disguise, I learned very quickly how to organize and manage my life.
6. De-Stress 
  • Classes, Exams, Papers, Projects: college is stressful.  Running offers me an escape to calm down and relax my mind.
7. Travel
  • University of Notre Dame; Boston, Massachusetts; New York.....cross country gets us off campus and allows us to see new places! 
8. Involvement 
  • Every team has a strong presence on campus and is involved in a multitude of events etc.
9. Personal Goals
  • I am constantly challenged, pushing myself physically and mentally: reaching my goals and always striving to be my best.
10. Legacy
  • Mercyhurst University Cross Country.  I can say I did it, I was a part of that  team.
BONUS: I love food.
  • Run Fast, Eat Well