That s all you can do do your best and leave the rest to Him. That s exactly how Cooper has always been running, working through the physical and mental training, leaving the rest to God. But, Jesus Christ does not do all the work. Most people don t understand the mental struggle it takes to get there, says Cooper. Smart hurdlers don t just get out there and start running.
Cooper is a smart hurdler.
She has been training with her coach Donna Waller and with the support of her family, learning how to make the dream a reality. Your body can not overcome your mind, explains Cooper. When you see people do amazing feats it is not just because their bodies can do it, but because their mind allows it. Yet, until recently, Cooper never let her mind allow her to dream of becoming an Olympic athlete. Cooper discovered she could run for her country, where the competition is less intense then the United States.