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Personal Narrative: How Running Makes Me A Better Runner

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One of the things that I find most engaging is running. Running makes me feel elevated and clears my mind from the daily stresses of life. Everytime I step out the door to run I feel a weight lift off my shoulders. Life is oftentimes demanding and I enjoy taking a break every day to do something I love and to push myself to become more fit. I love to constantly research different activities to incorporate into my running routine to make me a better runner. I want to be the best runner I can possibly be and I am willing to work hard and push past barriers in order to accomplish this goal. Whenever I am struggling with a workout I think of my goals to motivate myself to continue to work hard. I am a very goal oriented person with everything

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