Berkley was one of Washington state's top distance runners heading into his sophomore year state cross country race. During the race, he experienced severe pain in his foot and was forced to pull out, ending his championship hopes. The diagnosis was devastating: a bone stress injury that would sideline him for months. As a key runner on his team, Berkley faced the difficult reality of watching from the sidelines while his teammates competed. The months of recovery included cross-training, rehabilitation work, and gradually building back his fitness while his foot healed. During this time, he learned to better recognize his body's warning signs and understand the difference between normal training discomfort and potential injury. Berkley's dedication to recovery paid off during his junior track season. He returned to competition stronger than before, finishing on the state podium in both the mile and 3200 meters. His experience taught him that bone stress injuries don't have to end careers when approached with proper recovery and smart training adjustments. Berkley's story shows that setbacks can become opportunities to develop better training habits and a more sustainable approach to running. Through patience and the right recovery strategy, he proved that athletes can come back from serious injuries and achieve even greater success.