To the girl that found a love for sports because it was the one place she could train and push her body, mind, and emotions: never forget that sports is always about the journey and not the end result. Progression is never linear, and you will learn a lot about yourself - and those that you surround yourself with - when you face starts and stops in your training. Don’t lose faith that focusing on making gradual improvements and nourishing all parts of your life will pay off and keep the joy in the journey. ••• To the girl that cherished every moment of training and competition: know that the best part of sports is sharing the adventure with family and friends. Always cherish the support and friendships you make along the way. But also know that those that love you are there for you in the tough time, as well as the fun times. The bravest thing you can do is ask for help and if those you trust don’t respond with love and faith — find someone else to help. Always remember to fight for y...