On Tuesday the 12 of March our school ran cross country. We started off by sitting in a line in our girls and boys year groups. I felt edgy and apprehensive before our race began because I usually get quite unwell and dizzy when I run a long distance race and lots of pressure builds up inside of me. When Mr. Redmond said go, It felt like my heart was a rabbit trapped in a cage, desperately trying to escape. I started off jogging at a medium pace, so I wouldn’t waste all of my energy too quickly. Every time I felt like I might throw up, I thought about being at the finish line, and that It wasn’t going to be long before I reached it.
As I crossed the finish line, I felt a wave of relief wash over me and I felt victorious even though I did not win, instead I came seventh. I didn’t get into zones, but some of my friends did and I’m proud of them for that. Even though cross country was difficult, I didn’t have a terrible time, but I’m glad that it’s finished now!