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Cross Country Team: Team Analysis
Being a team member on my school's cross country team was my most meaningful extracurricular activity. Though I would be a liar if I called myself an amazing runner, running cross country meant so much more to me than just PRs. I learned how to be a team player, how to connect with others different from myself, and how to push through both difficulty and pain. Through my experiences with running, I was able to cultivate my own personal sense of motivation and determination. I learned that nothing can truly be achieved without hard work.

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