Diana, 3 years in SRLA – Camino Nuevo
High School #2
The
Friendship Run is probably one of the most challenging races from the SRLA
season. This past Sunday was my third time running the Friendship Run. Over the
past years, I could see myself improve not only physically, but mentally.
Before
the race, I was so anxious, just like any other runner who's about to run a
race. I've been running at Hansen Dam for my weekend runs – of course I felt
prepared! Well, that's what my mind wanted me to know during those weekend
runs. However, when it came to race day: "What will the route look
like?" As I got out of the bus, I went to stretch. Then I got my phone
ready to listen to music, and then I went out on the course!
"If
I finished this race two times, I'm pretty sure I can finish this for my third
time." That was my only motivational saying of mine. When I felt like
walking, I would time myself for 15 seconds and start running again. That
worked for the most part, but I was in pain. The pain didn't stop me from
finishing that race. Thankfully, there were many SRLA volunteers, and parents who
helped me and everyone else out. We wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for
them. When I entered inside the Dam, I got this relaxing sensation: fresh air,
nice view, flat surface. That was my favorite part of the course!
As
I got closer to the Finish Line, I got excited; excited because I would finish,
because I would finally get the chance to rest, and because I knew that I could
proudly go home to my family and tell them that I did it. As I crossed the Finish
Line, I saw Mr. Ikeda, my English teacher. He congratulated me and asked me how
I felt. It came to the point that I was about to cry.
As
a Friendship Race finisher for the third time, and about to be a marathon finisher
for the third time, I can say that SRLA has helped me a lot in overcoming
different obstacles. I would like to thank all SRLA volunteers because of you
we wouldn't have finished this challenging race. I would also like to thank my
coaches: Ms. DQ, Ms. Ramirez, Mr. Ikeda, and Mr. DLC for all of your dedication
in helping us to finish strong. Thank you!
Now
I guess you might know what my marathon saying for next month will be...
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