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Based on the context you provided, it seems that you focused on putting in a lot of practice reps to elevate your performance to the next level. You also mentioned receiving advice to never compare yourself to what is on paper and to show coaches that you bring more to the table in terms of athletics, academics, and personality. You also spoke about the importance of giving 110% in every practice and the value of organizational skills during recruitment. It's clear that your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in your development. Is there anything specific you'd like to know or discuss regarding training?

CARA SIMPSON | FAU TRACK & FIELD

I am from Florida Atlantic University and I run track and field . The most important things I focused on in training to get to the next level was definitely the reps that I put in for each practice . Um , being sure that , um , every time I went out to practice , I gave 100 and 10% .

CARA SIMPSON | FAU TRACK & FIELD

Um , it looks different for all athletes , but for me , um I was originally a lock on for my current um college . Um , so with that being said , during recruitment , you , I got coaches calling and emailing . However , there were a few coaches in colleges that I just wasn't interested in .

CARA SIMPSON | FAU TRACK & FIELD

So for me , it was never um difficult doing that . Um advice in that area would be um organizational skills . I would definitely say that organization is very big as far as balancing your athletics and your academics um as a student athlete .

CARA SIMPSON | FAU TRACK & FIELD

So , um the biggest thing is to separate yourself from the crowd and remember why you're there and what your goal is and what you want to get to . Uh , yeah , I would say I elevated um my performance um at this level through putting in that extra work . Um One thing that all coaches can say about me is car is definitely one that's hard working .

CARA SIMPSON | FAU TRACK & FIELD

Uh , yeah , I would say I elevated um my performance um at this level through putting in that extra work . Um One thing that all coaches can say about me is car is definitely one that's hard working . Um , like , I feel like my work ethic is crazy .