Today was the big day. The day to decide who is on varsity. Sarah and I did a two mile warm up, easy and slow, ready for the race. Then it was soon time to line up. I noticed a couple of girls on the line that expect to be on varsity but NEVER come to practice. Was I going to let them show me up? No freaking way! I knew one was going to be really good, so I focused on the other. I let her stay in front of me, while I gradually pushed ahead, as to not tire myself too quickly. By about halfway through I passed her. She kept up a fight, using her sprinting skills she has in track. The only problem with that is that I have those sprinting skills too and the endurance. Soon she fell behind and I pushed ahead. At about the 800 to the end mark, I could hear the other girls catching up. I heard John's voice and started to full on sprint. I almost tripped on a flag and had to dodge a tree, but I hit the finish strong. Later 'cough cough' I learned I got sixth out of girls, putting me on varsity. Yes, the both girls who never come got on too, but I beat one of them! And if they keep skipping they won't be able to keep up. Now I'm nervous!!! |