It’s hard to top the feeling of running for Masha Dorofeev. That feeling captivated her family as well.
Dorofeev said, “my entire family always ran. So it was kind of a matter of time. My dad actually bet me that I wouldn’t be able to beat him in a 5K. And I said no that’s really easy. So I started running in 8th grade.”
Dorofeev competed in cross country at Fort Myers High School. As a senior, she knew it was her last chance to win a state title. The entire season was built toward that final meet. When she got to the starting line at the state championship, two things ran through Dorofeev’s mind…