My Story

Hey, I’m Brody. I just wrapped up 8th grade at Bixby Middle School and can’t wait to kick off high school in August, where I’ll compete against the top 6A high school athletes in Oklahoma. I’m a 14-year-old runner who’s just trying to get better every day. I’ve been lucky to have some cool opportunities in this sport, and this past year has been my biggest season of growth so far.

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I went undefeated in cross country, won my conference championship, and medaled at USATF Nationals in Kentucky — earning All American honors. In track, I won another conference title, then swept the USATF Oklahoma State Championships in the 800, 1500, and 3000 meters. At USATF Junior Olympic Nationals this summer in Savannah, Georgia, I medaled in the 1500, 3000, and 2000-meter steeplechase — earning All American honors in each. I was named a USATF 14U All American in both cross country and track & field, and became the national champion — and national record holder — in the 2000-meter steeplechase.
 

But honestly, awards and times aren’t what matter most to me.  I started running just two years ago — and I wasn’t very good when I started.  I’ll never forget my first practice. I was scared, intimidated, and finished at the back of the pack. I remember wondering if I even belonged, feeling embarrassed that I couldn’t keep up, and not knowing what I was doing wrong. But I was lucky. I had people who believed in me, encouraged me, and gave me the kind of guidance that helped me grow. That made all the difference — and it’s exactly what I want to give back to others.
 

That’s why I started this platform. I know not every runner has access to expert advice, good gear, or someone to guide them. Especially in small or under-resourced communities, it can feel like you’re figuring it all out on your own. I want to help change that — by sharing what I learn, answering questions, and building something that helps all of us grow.
 

I don’t have all the answers — and I’m definitely still learning. I’m not the fastest or most experienced runner out there. But I’m committed to working hard, learning everything I can, and sharing what I find along the way. This isn’t about being perfect or the fastest. It’s about improving, together.