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Monday, March 26, 2012

You are Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link

I have become technically sound in the Triple-Jump and in the Javelin. I am starting to know and understand the way that the body is supposed to move throughout each of these events more and more. I have been considered "good" by others because of these things. However, by the numbers, I am by no means a regular contributor to this Track and Field Team.

I am okay with that.

The trade off for me is that I have been given the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself and I have the chance to get to know the people on this team beyond Track and Field.

Stephanie Shockley: Wants to be a Cross-Fit Champion one day

Brittany Gerhardstein: Wants to do Occupational Therapy

Brittany Sterling: Is pretty good at Ballet

Brandon Eddy: Really is a great guy with a big heart!

Victoria Brown: Nicknamed "Lippy" because she used to have her lip pierced

Sarah Simmons & Jessica Ballard: Used to do gymnastics

Jeremy Harris: Loves Peanut Butter & Jelly day just as much as I do

Mike Smith: Actually came to B-W to be a hurdler

Eric Schmuhl: Alter ego is Rob Dyrdek

Zac Marinucci: Calling him a handyman would be an understatement

Frank Shotwell: Used to blog about Track at Michigan and is a Conference Champion

The Cross Country Guys: Are Awesome.

You guys, including everyone that I did not mention, have made this year and last year the most fun that I have had in a long time and I wanna thank you for that. You have made me a stronger person by helping me realize what is most important in life: friendships


3 comments:

Carrie Ritzler said...

Ben -- even though I graduated and am now 10 hours away from you all, I love reading your blog and seeing what all is happening. This post is very true -- friends are most important! :)

Unknown said...

Glad to hear that you are enjoying reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it! Heard about your new job. Congrats is in order! I plan on keeping it going through next year as well, so keep reading!

Carrie Ritzler said...

Thanks, Ben!! Love it down here in the south. And of course I will continue to read this. Good luck the rest of the season!