The blaring sound of my alarm blasted me awake. My eyes shot open, still covered in sleep. Frustration swept through me as I rubbed my eyes, reminding me of my misfortune. My plans to attend track and field camp were abruptly canceled when a once-in-a-century flash flood completely destroyed the facilities. Now, I was stuck spending the summer at home preparing for my freshman year of college as an athlete on my own. The...