Being a distance running is compared to constantly wearing a Medal of Honor. The whole community of distance runners embody the same values best illustrated in our community. These being integrity, work-ethic and perseverance. I believe that I truthfully and wholly resemble these. I have shown extreme improvement from race to race and I have a hunger to get better each and every day. It helps having a supportive team and a group of top coaches who preach excellence and effort. I would appreciate a program that withholds these values and intends to help me grow as a runner, and more importantly, as a person.