# @jessicaahull on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/By_uFXaFv0y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20165689-jessicaahull-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/cd5194d5f2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-06-22T02:40:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jessica Hull OLY (@jessicaahull) — https://gondola.cc/jessicaahull

## Caption

Once a duck... 🦆

Looking back at the last 4 years of memories as a duck has me sentimental and excited for all that is to come. I am beyond grateful and wholeheartedly thankful for the opportunities that my coaches have created and encouraged me to rise to as both a student and an athlete at the University of Oregon. I am fortunate to have had 2 incredible coaches shape me into the person and athlete I am now as an Oregon graduate. 
Maurica Powell believed in me, laughed with me everyday and taught me to trust in myself and my ability to prepare. Together, we learnt how empowering a partnership can be when you trust in and enjoy the process. 
Helen Lehman-Winters challenged me to go beyond my perceived limitations and become comfortable being uncomfortable. We figured out how to put together a cross country season, learnt to reframe pressure and stayed in the moment. 
In combination with Maurica and Helen, run4ducks has been a pillar of support and continuity, sharing his knowledge of the track world and beyond on countless occasions. Thank you for your unwavering faith in me and for guiding my passion to #beaduck and keep showing up. 
No amount of gratitude will truly capture how lucky I feel to have found my place as a member of the duck family. I have teammates from all corners of the globe who have inspired me in new ways every day and friendships which will last a lifetime. Time flies by when you’re living the dream. Thank you oregontf for the memories, moments and experiences that built the foundation for my next step. 
Once a duck, always a duck 🦆🌟👩🏼‍🎓
#justgoducks

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