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Personal Narrative: The Person I Run

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Of course no one word or attribute can define a person entirely. However, when breaking down the person I am, you cannot accurately describe me without using one word. Runner.
I love to run, and have fueled this love with many seasons of cross country and track in high school. At Grand Valley, one perspective I will bring is that of an elite runner. I know I will continue to run because it is more than just an activity to me. Running is an unrelenting passion that has merged with my identity. As I take my running talents to the collegiate level, I will be honored to represent the Grand Valley cross country and track teams.
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