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May 23, 2018
By sb333 PLATINUM, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Am I prepared for this?
I have trained four years for this moment.
Am I nervous?
I am trying to not show every section of my body unwillingly trembling.
Am I trying?
I am moving my feet faster than my thoughts or time. 
Am I still nervous?
All of my fear has converted into adrenaline, pumping with each stride I take.
Am I going to finish?
The last 100 meters the fight I have never wished for, but I keep going.
Did I do it?
The cross of the finish line runs every ounce of strength back into my body.

I did it.

© Lauren J., Phoenix, AZ

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