Diary Entry: Out Run Her

As I took my morning run, I was on my final lap...on my way home

Focus...focus...you are almost finished Shelby

"wHISH" some girl just runs past me

Stay at a steady speed...you will out run her...watch her...watch her

She's getting tired, breathing hard... I got her...stay steady...pick it up. Pick it up. Faster. Faster. Calm face. Calm shoulders. I am relaxed - nothing can phase me - not trying too hard.

"Excuse me," I smile...nice smile...no teeth. I'm in front...steady pace...faster. Hard finish. Perfect...VICTORY.

She may have run faster, but I will never let anyone out run me...

Sept. 09 by Shelby L. S.