Bryson Sargent '19 Recruiting Profile

Sweat and tears sum up cross country, the hot sun and humid air is an obstacle for runners.  As the harsh weather and piercing heat of the sun drains your energy. Training everyday for the race; that feeling of crossing the finish line knowing you gave your all is the best feeling ever. . There has been many times I have told myself that I couldn’t do it. I personally struggle a lot with hills, and completing the workout was tough. It required me to push myself harder than ever. My first ever cross country meet was a tough one; I pushed through it and I have been inspired to beat my times ever since. My parents have been really supportive of me running and so have my friends. I've grown a close relationship to my teammates. I no longer invision them as teammates; we are family. . Throughout my competitions in cross country my coach influenced me to run track. She told me it would require a lot of hard work and I was up for the challenge. Running has made me work a lot harder and not just at practice but in school and at work to. I've seen a significant growth in my academic performance and leadership.

Throughout my experience with cross country I have been faced with many obstacles. Long practices, climbing up and down hills, sprinting out the last part of the race to improve my time. Cross country has also improved my leadership abilities; not only at practice and meets but at home to.

    Ahhhhh! Screaming as they run around the house.  When I was babysitting my little brother and sister  I was getting food ready for them, I put there food in the microwave.While I was cooking I hear a loud thump! Then screams followed shortly after. I rush into the dining room and found my little brother on the floor and my sister on the table. It turns out she pushed him off, I helped him up and put some ice on his head. I saw there was a bruise on his arm and I asked him if he was okay. He replied yes, and proceeded to lay down and rest. He wakes up in the middle of the night and starts to complain. I tell my parents the next morning and they take take him to the emergency room. It turns out that he broke his arm. I explained to them that they were playing and he accidentally fell off the table. I cared for him for the next few weeks while his arm got better; I helped him put his clothes on, brush his teeth, and other essential things. Kids have always been a joy to be around and help.