Alief Taylor High School senior uses past failure to fuel run to state in 2 events
"Last year, I fell flat on my face in the area meet on the back straight, the first 200 meters," McKale Lee said. Today, she is the number one 800-meter runner in the state.
For Alief Taylor High School's McKale Lee, it's hard to contain her excitement. Lee qualified for the mile and half-mile runs in the regional meet, punching her ticket to state in both events. Lee's dream is a story we can all learn from.
"If you fall seven times, get back up eight times," she said. She learned a tough but valuable lesson at last year's area meet. "Last year I fell," she said.
"I fell flat on my face in the area meet on the back straight, the first 200 meters. I fell, and I tried to get back up. I tried to get back in the race, (but) the race (was) over.
" Last year's fall ended her season and dreams of running at state, but only fueled her determination. "This year, just showing up, giving it my all, remembering I'm capable, (has) helped me push me to be where I am today," she said. Where she is today is the number one 800-meter runner in the state.