In “Embracing the Journey Within a Journey,” David Endres exemplifies the success and challenges that come with a nonlinear path. He brings truth to the struggles of falling out of love with a sport, but sheds light on the people and individual growth that helped get him to begin to chase new heights.

Dimitri Nicholson writes about his unusual path to competing in track and field for the University of Pennsylvania. What initially seemed like an unexpected challenge wound up changing the trajectory of his future.

After suffering a tragic loss, Sam uses track and field as her guide to pursue her personal best both on the track and in life, allowing her to recover gradually at her own pace.

Born in a small town in the Midwest where football meant everything, Cam leads us through his path of becoming a thrower at the University of Pennsylvania. His story of finding his identity and exploring the purpose of life is one that will surely resonate with many athletes. He truly did it his way.

Camryn kicks off the International Segment by discussing her journey in trusting herself and her preparation when competing in the hammer-throw.

Patrick, a member of the football and track and field team at Columbia University, discusses the up’s and down’s he has faced in his athletic career, along with the uncertainties he will be facing this upcoming fall.