“Maddy displayed a work ethic and determination that was almost unrivaled. In her sport, she walked on to the team as an unheralded high school runner who quite frankly didn’t stack up against many of her more competitive peers. That did not stop Maddy from having big goals, and more importantly, putting the work in to achieve them.

Thanks to tremendous dedication, she made steady progress moving all the way up to one of the best runners on the team, and in the conference. I can’t emphasize enough how difficult it is to make that large of a jump in performance. I’m explaining this because I think it demonstrates Maddy’s work ethic, determination, and more importantly her character.

“She accomplished amazing athletic feats, but did so with optimism and enthusiasm. Setting an example for the rest of her teammates, and lifting them up along the way. She has helped raise the level of performance for her teammates, demonstrating an ability to lead others.”

— Steve Magness, Author - Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox & Former Distance Coach at the University of Houston