Hello Coaches, my name is Masaki Makino. I am a junior in high school running for my school: Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, located in East Harlem, New York City. I specialize in the 1600m and 3000m steeplechase, however, I can also run Cross Country. My personal bests for the 1600m, 3000m Steeplechase, and Cross Country 5km are 4:55, 10:59, and 17:17 accordingly as of the 2023 cross country season. Different from other schools and athletes, I come from a student led team, a team where we sign up our races ourselves and plan our practices individually. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue my journey in competitive running with a team and coach that can guild me into the right direction. I am grateful for the opportunities track has given me and, and using this platform I hope I can find someone that will give me the opportunity to continue this joy of my life.