Joshua Tate

Some athletes stand out because of a single race or breakthrough performance. Sophie stands out because of the way she shows up every single day. Sophie is an 11-year-old sixth grader at Falcon Creek Middle School who has become the type of athlete every team hopes to have. She is incredibly hardworking, consistently kind, humble, and loved by her teammates. Whether it is practice, race day, or simply supporting someone else, Sophie can always be counted on to show up in every way. When...

Every runner has a bad race. Not some runners. Not just beginners. Everyone. From an 8-year-old running their first cross country season to an Olympic champion, no athlete goes through this sport without experiencing disappointment. There will be races where you don't hit your goal, someone beats you who you thought you could beat, or your legs simply aren't there. Sometimes you cross the finish line wondering, "What just happened?" At EDT, we call this growth in the struggle. Everyone loves...

Some athletes tell you how badly they want it. Spencer would rather show you. At just 10 years old and in fifth grade, Spencer has already spent 3½ years with Elevated Distance Training, becoming one of the most consistent athletes in our program. He is a runner of few words, but that is part of what makes him special. Spencer lets his hard work, grit, and steady improvement do the talking. There is something else that tells you a lot about him: when given the opportunity at school to write a...