<p>I'm a rising senior and am currently thinking what to write my essay about.</p>
<p>I know what I want it to be about: Racewalking</p>
<p>Not many people know what it is, but when they realize they've seen it or actually see it for the first time, they judge it. The weird walk and the exaggeration of the hips make it seem as if the walker is waddling, but in fact they are just walking incredibly fast.</p>
<p>Mini lesson to fill you in:
Basic rules are set in motion where one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times and the front leg can't have a bent knee when it comes in contact with the ground.</p>
<p>In the world of track and field, racewalking is the most criticized and less respected sport.</p>
<p>I happen to love racewalking and have excelled in it since. I joined track freshman year but was never any good. I tried long distance, sprinting, and throwing and actually stunk. But as soon as I tried racewalking I loved it.</p>
<p>I have had the incredible opportunity to compete at Outdoor nationals the past two years in a row and I'm happy to say that I excel in the sport.</p>
<p>I just don't know how to go about this topic in an essay. Any ideas would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>maybe go about explaining what it is briefly. Since I dont really know what it is either. Then talk about how it has affected you and made you who you are ?</p>
<p>Sounds very cool and unique. Just make your essay a story. If you write it really well, people will understand what it is and its importance to you. You can always add paragraphs about what it is and its importance if needed though.</p>
<p>Good topic. You already have a start to your essay right here. Flesh it out. Keep it as interesting as it is now. Like you said, not many people know about it so you have the opportunity to discuss the fine points. Racewalking is a T&F sport, who know?</p>
<p>Try to flesh out why you love it and what it does for you. </p>
<p>I like your upbeat attitude and that you are good at it and own it.</p>
<p>I’d be interested to hear about the national meet and maybe a bit of color about your race or the contestants, or how the competitive spirit manifests itself in the upper echelons of this sport at the HS level.</p>
<p>P.S. I don’t think it has to be a ‘story’. “I stood, sweating at the starting line…” can get a little clunky unless you can pull it off well. Try it out and see how it sounds to start that way. Then segue into your explanations and discussion. You might just lop off the first paragraph, or not, in the end.</p>
<p>I think I’m geared toward my love for the sport and the criticism that comes with it. I just am still unsure how to turn this idea into a reflection of myself.</p>