Esti Brady

Not many people can say they broke a world record. Esti Brady is different. At eleven, Brady ran a half-marathon in 1:34.39. Three years later, Brady has switched to running 5ks, and has made a statement on Coach Mittman’s varsity squad.

“I’ve been proud of how I’ve been doing, I’ve been doing well,” Brady said. “I’ve been on the varsity team every race, and on the team I usually rank between fourth through seventh, and I still have my whole high school career to run.”

Although Brady is nothing short of an experienced runner, getting acclimated to the world of varsity athletics was a shift for her.

“My training this year is a lot different than any running I’ve ever done; I’ve never run six days a week before,” Brady said. “My training has definitely, definitely helped me this season, and has been a cool learning experience as well.”

Despite Brady being one of the youngest runners during a race, her sharp focus doesn’t reveal her age easily.

“Most of the time my mind will focus on other runners. Get to this landmark, that person. I tell myself to keep moving forward even when I’m hurting. I focus on my breathing, and my form; the little things to keep me from falling apart.”

Brady’s motivation for running comes after a race.

“Once I finish running, all of the hurt and hard work I put in feels so worth it. The feeling of accomplishment makes me want to just go out and do it again.”

The freshman ran a 19:58:6 at the state meet and helped her team win third place. Looking forward, Brady hopes to continue to be a part of the varsity team, avoid injury, improve her times, and would love to place within the top fifteen at state her senior year.