"Let me tell y’all about one of my best friends. Our friendship has been around for 8 years and man this friendship has brought about one Hell of an adventure. This friend of mine, track and field, has put me on this crazy roller coaster. Bringing me high, bringing me low, but a ride that has brought nothing but pure joy, happiness, and peace. This friend of mine has taught me many valuable lessons. It has taught me the definition of hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, and teamwork. You see this friend, like all friends, knows how to poke fun at you, but also cheer you up. Test you but makes you think. Stresses you out, but brings you peace. They say moments of silence are where you find inner peace. It’s in moments of silence where you discover who you are, what you're capable of, and how far you can push your mental and physical limits. Track taught me that. You know one of the most freeing feelings I have ever experienced in life has been the start of a hurdle race. Especially that ...