Student Athletes Persuasive Speech

Running is a mental sport, but sometimes you need someone to remind you to never stop pushing to the limits. A person who will always keep you on your toes. A person who always pushes student athletes to the limits is cross country coach Katie Weyer. “Dig down deep” she yells at practices or meets, or “find your next gear” as we sometimes fall into a sluggish pace. These quotes that Mrs. Weyer says linger into our minds throughout the entire race as motivation. They remind us that we are going to hurt, whether we go fast or slow. I always remember Mrs. Weyer saying “the faster you go, the faster it’s over” which is so true. I’ve learned that during that first mile your stomach is going to cramp up, legs feel wobbly, and the heat will make