of middle school. we would do these half mile test every week and i loved trying to beat everyone in my class. i got addicted to the feeling that if i wanted to get better it was in my control not only physically but mentally. before i knew it i was beating everyone in the school, including the boys. once i started running in high school i knew it was something i could never leave behind, running was challenging and fun at the same time, and for me there was nothing quite like it!
a: i took a break after college, mostly because i was burnt out on running. however, it 