5 changes that made me an NCAA runner-up: In one year, I went from 11th to 2nd at the NCAA Outdoor Championships by changing these five things. 1. I gained 15lbs of muscle. You might think “15 pounds?!”, but it really wasn’t that much. I gained 15 pounds of strength that helped me become faster and more explosive on the track. 2. I treated nutrition like part of my training. I’ll say it forever: FOOD IS NOT THE ENEMY. I started eating 3 full meals plus 3–4 snacks a day to match my training. At first it felt like too much, but then I realized I wasn’t overeating—I was finally fueling my body for the work I was asking it to d 3. I recovered just as hard as I trained. Recovery became non-negotiable. I prioritized 8.5–9.5 hours of sleep, hydration, treatment with my ATs, and anything that helped me show up better the next day. I also tracked my recovery with WHOOP so my coach and I could train smarter. 4. I trained with intention. Every rep had a purpose. I stopped going throu...