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June 22, 2011
By princess24 BRONZE, Private (Don&#39t Want To Mention), Illinois
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"Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure." George Edward Woodberry

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Adrenaline pumps through me as I turn the corner

100 yards

I push myself harder, not seeing anything except the word Finish.

75 yards

My lungs protest, my legs ache, my brain screams no more.

60 yards

I don’t listen as I pump my arms for help.

50 yards

I hear the screams.

20 yards

I give it all I got.

10 yards

I can do this.

5 yards

I am a Runner.

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© Lauren J., Phoenix, AZ

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