I was born with a condition called bicuspid aortic valve. This is a defect that is found in the heart and I'm basically missing a small piece in my heart that helps control blood flow. Because of this, when my heart tries to pump out blood into the body, some of the blood doesn't make it completely out the heart and flows back in. Because of this I get tired easily because not all the oxygen that blood brings around the body doesn't make it all the way. Because of this my cardiologist told me that I wouldn't do too well in any sort of endurance sports, like Cross Country.
I was raised by very strong parents, especially my mom. Due to that, I hate ever feeling weak or the underdog. When I was kid I hated the fact that I was always caught in games like tag because I would simply tire out so quickly. I thought everyone just had an unfair advantage over. Another issue with this condition is that I also faint easily. However, it is only if I over exercise or if have any sort of extreme emotions, like being frightened. I've been able to manage with the emotions aspect of this condition; however, physically, I am working on it. I joined my schools Cross Country team. After three years I have been able to increase my endurance a lot and my doctor has now even told me that my heart seems to be working normally now. Before you would hear the wooshing of my heart's murmur, but now it's almost at the point where you can't even tell.
