Beginning	Why she changes	End
1. Tough girl act “That’s right fatso! And the next word out of anyone’s mouth I’ll be their mother too” (282) 2. Thinks her brother is just a wacky kid “ 3.	1. Gretchen almost wins and she realizes that she is not the “Best” 2. Sees what a talented runner her brother is when he runs the race on the other side of the fence 3.	1. Lets her tough girl front down “And I smile. Because she’s good no doubt about it.” (287) 2. Respects her brother and his running talent “ 3.