I think the one thing that athletics prepared me for that's been more beneficial than anything has been the humbling times.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for.
Sport has given me drive and discipline. It also taught me to remain humble.
Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that.
The greatest feeling of accomplishment for me is the fact that I was an athlete who was somewhat disabled.
I love athletics. As an athlete, I like to believe I can still do the things I used to do when I was once young.
I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.
I thank those people that thought I had lost the agility to play shortstop, because they gave me more motivation.
You have to be positive, and I'm not just talking about athletics, this also applies to life.
The great thing about athletics is that it's like poker sometimes: you know what's in your hand, and it may be a load of rubbish, but you've got to keep up the front.