It’s graduation week??? If you told the little girl crying and screaming after breaking her foot downhill skiing that it would turn into the biggest blessing of her life, she probably would have throat-punched you. But that’s how the cookie crumbled. 9-year-old B was devastated when the doctor said she couldn’t play soccer or ski for a year. My mom knew there was no way I would be able to sit still, so the doctor recommended track and field. And I went to my first practice. Did I like it? Absolutely not. Did I keep going? Absolutely. Before I knew it, I fell in love with the diversity of the sport, the people, and the concept of track. It was never about being the best — it was about being better than the person you were yesterday. It’s never been about winning. It’s always been about self-development and growth. Are you beating your own records? Are you becoming better? (Tip: ask how it went, and if it’s a pr:) not did you win?) Once I realized I didn’t have to run, I was quick t...