Dear Running

Dear Running: Every Race Has Been Perfectly Imperfect MileSplit Staff May 28, 2021

In this Dear Running essay, Helena's Odessa Zentz explores every single thing she gains joy from in this sport

Dear Jumping: The High Jump Pit Has Become My Second Home MileSplit Staff May 25, 2021

Our latest Dear Running essay is actually an ode to jumping, and it comes from one of the nation's best leapers, Kamyren Garrett

Dear Running: I've Learned Hard Lessons To Understand You MileSplit Staff May 19, 2021

We stand here as enemies yet friends at the same time, having a constant love hate relationship

Dear Running: You've Made Me The Person I Am Today MileSplit Staff May 11, 2021

In our latest Dear Running essay, Tomball Concordia Luthern's Taejha Badal pens her thoughts on this sport

Dear Running: My Love For This Sport Has Only Grown Stronger MileSplit Staff May 5, 2021

Fort Myers Dunbar's Lucheyona Weaver penned the latest Dear Running letter for MileSplit

Dear Running: You Taught Me To Smile MileSplit Staff Dec 10, 2020

Ben Conlin shares insights he's gained from years of running.

Dear Running: You Showed Me The Value Of My Own Self-Worth MileSplit Staff Dec 2, 2020

Our next Dear Running essay comes from Fort Wayne Carroll's Zoe Duffus

Dear Running: You Are A Daily Blessing MileSplit Staff Nov 18, 2020

In our final Dear Running essay of the fall, Oshkosh North's Jack Scherer details his career arc in the sport.

Dear Running: Keep Believing, And You Will Be Rewarded MileSplit Staff Oct 28, 2020

In this Dear Running essay, we hear from Fort Wayne Carroll senior Ashlyn Minton

Dear Running: You've Remained Constant In My Life MileSplit Staff Oct 14, 2020

The latest Dear Running essay features words from Southern Regional senior Jackson Braddock

Dear Running: You've Taught Me To Pick Myself Up When I Fall Robert Kellert Oct 8, 2020

A letter to the sport from Ramsey HS senior Kaitlyn Garofalo, on how it has taught her to come back stronger.

Dear Running: This Sport Is My Home MileSplit Staff Sep 23, 2020

Harrison senior Sully Shelton pens the latest Dear Running essay

Dear Running: You've Taught Me To Trust The Process MileSplit Staff Sep 16, 2020

Our next Dear Running essay comes from Blessed Trinity senior Hannah Miniutti

Dear Running: You Convince Me To Always Come Back For More MileSplit Staff Sep 9, 2020

Mia Barnett, a senior at Crescenta Valley, debuts our latest season of Dear Running essays

Dear Running: You've Taught Me To Dream MileSplit Staff Sep 5, 2020

Harvard freshman Eleanor Wikstrom, a Skyline High School graduate, shared the impact running had on her life in this essay from earlier this year

Dear Running: What Type Of Runner Gorl Are You? MileSplit Staff Aug 18, 2020

In this Dear Running entry from May, Summit (OR) senior Fiona Max finds meaning on the sport, her career, and everything in between

Dear Pole Vault: We Do This Because We Dare To Dream MileSplit Staff Aug 15, 2020

In this Dear Running essay, Kaelyn McCann journeys back into where track and field all started for her

Dear Running: Dare To Be Great MileSplit Staff May 27, 2020

In our final entry of our Dear Running series of the 2020 season, Maddie Ullom looks back on her career

Dear Running: You Are Beautiful Madeleine Burns May 10, 2020

Read Madeleine Burns's insightful essay about running has meant to her over the years.

Dear Running: I'm Still Dedicated To You MileSplit Staff May 8, 2020

In this Dear Running essay, Fresno State sophomore Sophie Jimenez writes about her journey

Dear Pole Vault: We Do This Because We Dare To Dream MileSplit Staff May 5, 2020

In this Dear Running essay, Kaelyn McCann journeys back into where track and field all started for her

Dear Running: The Lessons I've Learned This Year Kyle Brazeil May 3, 2020

Saratoga Sophomore Ella Kurto reflects on what running has taught her through an unpredictable year.

Dear Running: Keep Grinding, We'll See You Again Soon Mark Dwyer Apr 28, 2020

Coach Corey Culbertson pens a note about running to his Beaver Eastern athletes. 

Dear Pole Vaulting: Resiliency Was The Answer In Tough Times MileSplit Staff Apr 28, 2020

University of Louisville recruit Zachary Frye writes an essay to the event he loves, pole vaulting

Dear Running: You Showed Me How To Be Tough, And Persevere Maggi Congdon Apr 25, 2020

Steamboat senior Maggi Congdon shares some insightful thoughts about the 2020 season. 

Dear Running: My Hope Is Believing In A Great Future MileSplit Staff Apr 21, 2020

David Emuze recounts the emotional days after his season was suspended, and looks to the future

Dear Running: You Felt Like The Only Option, And You Were MileSplit Staff Apr 16, 2020

Grant Norsworthy shares his intimate relationship with running and how far he wants to go.

Dear Running: This Sport Has Allowed Me To Pursue My Dream MileSplit Staff Apr 16, 2020

In this latest Dear Running essay, Abel Teffra explains how he developed a love for track and field

Dear Running: Hope Will Always Prevail MileSplit Staff Apr 14, 2020

In this latest Dear Running essay, Solomon Strader writes candidly about the challenges this season posed, and about the hope that drives him forward

Dear Running: Memories That I Will Never Forget William Grundy Apr 9, 2020

A runner's story how he went from running 23 minute 5Ks to shooting for the state meet while making memories running with his boys.