Personal Statement
My name is Clemente Esponilla. I started running Cross Country and Track my freshman year, and I have been working extremely hard ever since. I started my career finishing at the back end of races, with my first 5k race being finished in 33 minutes. Despite starting at the bottom I have worked hard to improve. Through 60+ mile weeks and running twice a day multiple times a week, I now run much better times, such as a 10:15 3200m. While my times may not be extremely competitive right now, I always have and always will work hard to improve as much as I can. I still have a year to go, and plan to get my times down even more. This drive and work ethic also translates into all aspects of my life, and I want to prove that effort and drive can make up for a lack of talent. Thank you for showing interest in me.
