Last week an ESPN video was circulating around the web that featured high school runner Kayla Montgomery. It’s an amazing video, and the only thing I’m going to say about it is that if you haven’t already, you need to watch it. You can do so below:
Catching Kayla: Great Story via ESPN
November 24, 2014 By 15 Comments
Track and Field Shoe Sale at Running Warehouse!
|
About Peter LarsonThis post was authored by Peter Larson. Pete is a biology teacher, track/soccer coach, and dad (x3) with a passion for running, soccer, and science. If you'd like to learn a little bit more about who I am and what I do, click here, or visit petermlarson.com.
Comments
Shop Running Warehouse – Summer 2023
Speak Your Mind
Crying at work. I hate you.
Sorry!
New mantra: “As long as I’m running, everything is fine.” -Kayla Montgomery
this is insane! she literally can’t stop. Crying too :)
Wow! Not just Kayla, but her coach. Just. Wow!
This is an amazing story and a more amazing girl chasing her dreams no matter what!! My daughter denise loved it and she wants to dedicate her high school soccer career to kayla, she’s in 8th grade now and the starting varsity goalie for Mater High in miami..Go Kayla..
awesome story
even better by finishing 1st after falling
thought it was gonna end with her finishing, though disappointed in her final race, though still proud of herself by persevering and all that
always great to see a rise and finish, I’ve seen too many,some friends, that have improved immensely over time only to have their worst performance…my brother included
i never got there in the first place, illness yes, strong finish oh heck no lol
Thanks Pete. That was awe inspiring.
Thank you Pete, the first time I saw this story I passed it over. When you post it I said, I need to check this out. Thank you, my cousin has MS. Much respect I now have for her. She put’s on a brave face and carries on as a mother of 3 like she is 100%. I now know how strong she truly is.
Key takeaway: Don’t let illness stop you from running and keep going. really inspiring story
Just amazing. What a fantastic story!
What a great story – thank you for sharing!
I swore I thought this was a story a year or so ago, in Running Times or somewhere??
Unbelievable story, what a brave young lady and an amazing coach and parents too! I am going to show this to my young kids and show them to never ever ever give up and always seize the moment — for you never know when it might be your last race, game, etc. Thanks for sharing, Pete
that is beautiful. long may she run.