I joined FWCC when I was 10. My siblings were both already in track and field, and I would feel left out whenever they started talking about events and competitions. It was like there was an invisible barrier between us. After being told I had the potential for track, along with not wanting to feel left out, I joined FWCC. I did not plan to start track competitively at first. It was my brother whom participated in competitions while my sister and I joined to stay fit.
When I was 11, I transferred to track in school. Before that, I was in a uniform group. Despite joining at 11, I was chosen to participate in NSG that year. Because of that, I started training harder in hopes to qualify for finals. In the end, I got 7th place. I was elated. I knew I would definitely have not been chosen for Nationals or gotten into finals if it wasn’t for training with FWCC as my foundation. I wanted to aim higher for the next year, to get top 3.
However, the pandemic hit, and training was canceled for both FWCC and school CCA. I stopped exercising much and exercised only once or twice a week. FWCC sent us different workouts to do at home to keep up our fitness. Of course, my stamina dropped as I trained much less than before. Thankfully, I still managed to DSA into St. Nicholas Secondary with track. When COVID regulations were relaxed, I started to train more often. My sister and I would train at the gym with other clubmates and the coaches. The coaches would joke around to make us laugh and always made sure that we were hydrated and that we felt well enough to continue the different workouts.
In 2022, thanks to the guidance of the coaches in FWCC, I managed to achieve 3rd place in the 100m race and 1st place in the 200m race. I believe that I owe it to all the coaches at FWCC for my achievements in track in 2022, and I believe with their continued support and guidance, I will be able to achieve greater heights next year.
I first joined track to get accepted by my siblings, and to have something that all of us could relate to. Now, I realize that track isn’t just an activity for me to gain acceptance — for me, it’s now something I’m passionate about and something I genuinely love and enjoy.
My siblings were the people that created the spark in me to join FWCC, and I am grateful for every moment spent in this club. Track has been a part of my life for quite a while now, especially when it kept me company during the pandemic when FWCC sent me workouts to keep up my fitness. The coaches also made sure of our well-being and took good care of me. All the awards I have gotten are thanks to this club for nurturing me and helping me grow as a person.
200m GOLD MEDALIST - 2022 C Division Secondary School National School Games Track & Field Championships
100m BRONZE MEDALIST - 2022 C Division Secondary School National School Games Track & Field Championships
