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BYU Experience: Fun, Coach Taylor, Lifelong Friends

What was my experience at BYU like? I love this question because I loved my experience at BYU. It was super fun. I was coached by Coach Taylor, who still is coaching me now, and she has an awesome ability to make things super fun, but make you also want to work your booty off. I made a lot of really good friends there that I'm still friends with today. I think the training was also individualized to a good amount that allowed a lot of people to have success, and so that was super fun to be around in that environment and also around so many people that wanted the same things that I did. I really, really loved my experience at BYU. We also had plenty of support from the school and athletic department, and that was super awesome. I loved my experience at BYU.

I had an amazing experience at BYU. My coach, Taylor, was great at making training fun and challenging. I made plenty of friends that I'm still close with today. The school and athletic department provided a lot of support to me which was really appreciated. Overall, my experience at BYU was great.

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My experience at BYU was amazing. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every moment there. Coach Taylor, who still coaches me now, made everything enjoyable while pushing us to work hard. I formed strong friendships during my time at BYU, and those friendships continue to this day. The training was tailored to each individual, allowing many people to find success. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who shared similar goals was incredibly motivating. Overall, I absolutely loved my experience at BYU. The school and athletic department provided ample support, which contributed to a fantastic experience.

Childhood Fascination with Track: Sibling Rivalry and Competition

What did track mean to me as a kid? So I didn't really do track until high school, really. I did a few races here and there, but as a kid, I loved watching my older siblings compete in track and was excited for when I was old enough to compete on the high school team. And I loved doing any races when I was young, if it was like, whether it was a, I think the first race I did was a 4th of July Freedom Mile that I would get really excited about every year. And yeah, so I loved the competitive aspect of track. I loved that it was, that I could compete against my siblings, even though they were older than me, but I knew like when I was their age, I could try to beat their times that they ran. And so, yeah, it was just a really super fun, competitive thing when I was young, but I didn't really get into it more until high school.

As a kid, I loved watching my older siblings compete in track and was excited to do races when I was old enough. I loved the competitive aspect of track and trying to beat my siblings' times. I didn't really get into it more until high school.

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What did track mean to me as a kid? While I didn't fully engage in track until high school, I had a strong admiration for the sport from a young age. I enjoyed watching my older siblings compete in track and eagerly anticipated the day when I could join the high school team. Even as a kid, I found excitement in participating in races like the 4th of July Freedom Mile. The competitive aspect of track appealed to me, especially because it allowed me to challenge my older siblings' times and strive to surpass them as I grew older. Overall, track was a delightfully competitive and enjoyable experience during my younger years, although my deeper involvement didn't come until high school.

Hi Anna! Tell people about your background, expertise, and how you can help.

Passionate Adidas pro Anna shares running expertise

Hi, so I just got back from a run and thought now would be a good time to get on and answer some questions. First, a little bit about me. I am a running enthusiast. I'm super passionate about running and I love it because it really is a sport for everybody. It doesn't matter if you're the slowest on your team or the fastest or you've been running for 10 years or this is your first day running. Everyone has something to learn, somewhere to grow and to improve when it comes to running and so I love it. It really is a sport for everybody. In my own running journey, it's my second year running for Adidas as a professional and I have absolutely loved it. I specialize in mid-distance so the 1500 and 800 are my events. I am super excited to answer more questions and share all the knowledge that I have with everybody so I'm excited.

I am a running Enthusiast and specialize in mid distance races (800m-1500m). I recently became a professional runner for Adidas and love to share my knowledge with others.

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Hi! I just finished my run and thought it would be a good time to answer some questions. Let me share a bit about myself. I'm Anna, and I'm incredibly passionate about running. It's a sport that welcomes everyone, regardless of their speed or experience level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, there's always something to learn and room for improvement.

In my own running journey, I've had the privilege of representing Adidas as a professional for the past two years. My specialization lies in mid-distance events like the 1500 meters and 800 meters. It has been an amazing experience, and I've learned so much along the way.

I'm here to help and excited to share my knowledge with all of you. So please, feel free to ask any questions you have!

What's your best advice for a runner who is starting out?

Key Advice for Beginner Runners: Start Slow, Be Patient.

What's my best advice for runners who are just starting out? So I have two main areas that I would say are my main advice. First, start slow, build slow. So you don't want to, if you start out too fast or doing too much, it's going to cause either injuries or burnout. It's just better to start slow and build slow. And then second, kind of similar to the first is be so patient and know that it'll come. Starting in the start is probably going to hurt and not feel super great, but if you keep pushing through it in a good rate, not pushing too hard, you will find that it'll become more and more fun the more that you do it and the better you get because it's always better to, it's always funner to run faster. So yeah, start slow and be very patient with yourself and keep a lot of hope that good things are coming.

Start slow, be patient, and have hope that it will get better with time.

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For runners who are just starting out, my best advice revolves around two main areas. Firstly, start slow and build gradually. Pushing yourself too hard or doing too much too soon can lead to injuries or burnout. It's better to take things slow and steadily increase your intensity and distance over time. Secondly, be patient and trust in the process. Initially, running may be uncomfortable or challenging, but if you persist at a manageable pace, you'll find that it becomes more enjoyable as you improve. Running gets better as you get faster, so stay patient with yourself and maintain hope that progress is on the horizon.

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Anna Camp-Bennett is a professional track and field athlete from the USA. She specializes in the 100m and 200m sprints, and is a two-time NCAA All-American. She represented the US at the 2016 Olympic Games. Anna is an advocate for physical and mental health in the running community, and mentors and coaches aspiring athletes. She is passionate about inspiring and empowering others to reach their goals.