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Here is my final video! I hope you all enjoy it. In my final video I am trying to give an inside peek on what it’s like to be a member of Dickinson Cross Country- I show my team warming up, doing drills, working out, and cooling down. I also show some meet footage, courtesy […] Continue reading →

I want to talk about another runner who is inspirational to my running. Her name is Kayla Montgomery. She is unique and an inspiration to all runners- including professionals. Kayla is not your “typical” high school runner, for she is battling MS. From a young age Kayla was an avid soccer player. She was a…

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I decided to interview my wonderful roommate, Mary, because she is a constant highlight to my life. She is always making my day and encouraging me to be the best I can be. She always listens to me complain about how much work I have or how tired I am, when in reality she is…

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I believe that it is very important in any sport to have someone to idolize. Luckily, I have many idols. Cross Country/ Track is full of so many inspiring athletes. Some of my most favorite elite distance runners Kara Goucher and Mary Cain. They are insanely talented runners, who have gone represented the U.S. at … Continue reading My Running Idols Continue reading →

Many people ask me “how did you get into running?” This is a question I still ask myself. Until the 10th grade, I was an avid horseback rider. I would ride my ponies, Ruby and Lulu, everyday after school and bring them to horse shows on the weekends. I would even go down to Wellington, … Continue reading How did I start running? Continue reading →

Hi my name is Ashley! I am a college student at small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. I was born in New York City, but then moved to Virginia when I was in the third grade. I part of a big and loving family. I have an older sister, Evy, and two adorable dogs named … Continue reading Let me tell you about myself Continue reading →

1) Great Support Network Joining Dickinson Cross Country has been one of the best parts of my college experience. It is an incredibly unique experience and I am thankful for it everyday. I mean, how many people can say that they get to go out and run everyday and compete in meets on weekends with … Continue reading Why being on a team is so special <3 Continue reading →

My name is Ashley, and I run for Dickinson Cross Country. This past weekend was a very special weekend for Dickinson Cross Country, for we traveled to Geneseo, New York to run at the Mike Woods Invitational. For me personally, this meet was especially meaningful, because it was the first time I was able to … Continue reading SUNY GENESEO CROSS COUNTRY MEET RECAP! Continue reading →