Alexandria Bryant '16 Recruiting Profile

I had no serious training at my grammar school.  The transition from grammar school to high school Track&Field was not easy, harder workouts, finding what events I excel in and building up my endurance. I surprised myself at how well I was keeping up with other 4 year varsity runners, which that really boosted up my confidence. By challenging myself and having the mentality that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me", I anchored my 4x400m relay down state, as a freshman, and that's what separates me from other recruits.

I've come out of my comfort zone and I now give advice to new, younger, runners to not be afraid to push themselves.  I struggled with being afraid of getting tired to soon in a race. So with every race, I was jogging the whole race, with a little "push" at the end. I learned my lesson that its not going to benefit myself by not giving it my all with every race. Now, as soon as i get out of the blocks, I'm giving a little less than my top speed, bringing in the last lap with all i have left. I try to tell the new runners my story, because I was in their shoes 3 years ago and I want them see them succeed, just as much as I did.  The eagerness of wanting to compete with runners faster than me, along with the excitement to excel in every race, is what got me here today. 

Our 4x200m relay and 4x400m relay qualified to go down state the 2014-2015 school year. In the finals our 4x200 finished 4th with a time of 1:41:30 and our 4x400 finished 6th with a time of 3:59:67. I've went down state 3 years out of the 4 and I plan on finishing my senior year with a bang.  I know with hard work, dedication and believing I'm stronger than I think i am, is all I need to continue to get better. 

I am apart of Visitation Scholarship Program, so I know what is means to balance school work with athletics.  I've always been on myself about finishing my homework because track is not my main priority,  although sometimes I think it is. I've done well with remembering that and I think that's what makes we a well-rounded athlete. 

I've created a family by running track and I've fell in love with the sport. There's no greater feeling than finishing the finsih line,  gasping for air and struggling to stand up because I know I gave it my all. I am very grateful to have an opportunity like this because I've found a deep passion in running and hope to inspire other athletes. I'm excited to go to college and meet new people and finally start working on my career goals, while doing what I love, running track.