How do you spend time when you’re not in class; focus on what you’ve gained

How do you spend time when you’re not in class; focus on what you’ve gained


The finish line flutters lightly in the breeze. My lungs exhale and I gasp for air as my legs wobble beneath me. Shooting pains stab my abdomen and legs. My throat contracts and I feel like my body is going to explode into a thousand tiny pieces. And not a single person understands how horrible I feel…
“Keep going Monique! You look strong. Kaite is a few seconds ahead of you; you can catch her!” my coach, Jerry dashes past me, shouting out words of support. Sounds like a great idea; however, my legs are weights, each stride dragging me down as I progress one step closer to the finish line in sheer agony. Sweat slowly streams down my entire body and my chest squeezes tightly against me, like a snake capturing its prey. He thinks I appear strong, but my body is screaming, Please Stop!
Water, I need water. My eyes catch a glimpse of Kaite, right ahead of me. My legs become numb, I f...