Running: My First Love

The first time I ran competitively, I was five years old and was a participant in the Empire State Games … More

Finding Familiarity in a Strange Place

As I embarked on my four-year journey at an unfamiliar school in an unfamiliar city, I sought comfort in running. … More

Running is a sport filled with competitive athletes. While competitiveness is often an effective motivator, it can obscure one’s judgment … More

I run towards the finish line on a late-August afternoon, my loft-strand crutch landing in front of me. This is … More

My name is Erica, and I am a college student who loves to run. Because I was born with spastic … More