As a firm believer that the second you let your guard down is the second you lose, is a mindset that I’ve stuck with to ensure everything I do is to the highest standard. I have been participating and working to grow my athletic abilities in track and field for five years now and don’t plan to stop anytime soon. My main aspiration for collegiate track and field is for every practice, meet, and off-season to feel like a competition. Whether it’s a challenging track race or a difficult academic lesson, the determination to perform to the best of my ability is held at number one.