My first steeplechase

On April 6 I was able to travel to Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Here my track team and I competed in the Bellarmine Invitational. For this particular meet, I would be racing my first steeplechase ever seen my injury back in high school.

Steeplechase consists of running 3,000 meters (7.5 laps) while clearing hurdles and a water pit. Below is a visual representation of what this looks like.

I was nervous to compete because the last time I competed back in high school I sprained my ankle trying to clear the water barrier. It was also my first collegiate debut in this event which made things even more nerve wrecking. I knew I had to just trust myself and focus on the race and not the barriers.

I ended up not falling and attaining my personal best in the event! This experience taught me that if I trust my training and most importantly myself than everything else will fall into place.

Below is a video of a steeple fail just for laughs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bSo6hQhizg

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