"No man is an Island"
The sun slowly rises as the lawn sprinklers to start up. The track becomes more and more visible as Jason Browhow laces his track shoes on. Three, two,one and he’s off. Right after working the graveyard shift Browhow, trains early in the mornings at Western Kentucky University’s track. “I’m experiencing running, the sunrise, me, then I feel like I can run forever,”said Browhow. At 26, Browhow,from Lawrenceville, Ga, he came to WKU on a full scholarship for track, his main event the 110-meter high hurdles and the 400-meter intermediate hurdles. He never completed his degree, so Browhow works at WKU as a Building Services Attendant.Where he cleans the first and second floor of Snell Hall on Sunday threw Thursday from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. “When ever I’m at work I think positive,” said Browhow. “Gaining ground no matter what I’m doing.” Browhow trains every morning after work hoping to compete in the next Summer Olympics. “I can definitely make it, I just have to keep focus,” he said. "I see it as training my mental game", said Browhow. “Keep your eyes on the prize. As long as you feel motivated, you will keep on going.” Whether its working late hours or training in the morning Browhow keeps his focus. “Motivations something you create-why I will never get burnt out,” Browhow said. Browhows passion for running consumes most of his free time but he knows what it will take to keep him content. “Maintaining my state of mind”, said Browhow. Cleaning classrooms comes with a downside but Browhow know it’s a means to and end-his goal. Browhow says that “being motivated and dedicated”, is his ticket to the Olympics. “ No man is an Island,” said Browhow.
