How I started Running I Story By Vanshika, 13, Vizag
13-year-old Vanshika shares how passion for a sport and the unwavering motivation from friends can uncover hidden talents and transform lives.
How I started Running
I have never been amazing at everything I’ve done. However, I am good at running and sports, though I didn’t realize it until a year ago. That’s when I discovered my passion for running and realized how good I am at it.
Seventh grade was an amazing experience, especially Sports Day! We had an inter-school competition that happens every four years. My captains were selecting people to run the 100m, 200m, and 400m races. At first, I was frightened, but my friends encouraged me to go for it. I tried my best during the selection, and I got chosen. It was an amazing day!
Two days later, we had the finals, and I received the Best Athlete award. To this day, I am thankful to my captains and friends who encouraged me that year!
This year, I won the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, and the Best Athlete award. If I hadn’t tried out that day, who knows what could have happened!
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This story was written as part of a writing workshop conducted at the Vizag Junior Literary Fest. Congratulations to VJLF for nurturing young ideas.
