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One Hundred And Ten Percent
Reread the route
Memorize every turn
Reviewing the plan
Stay as close to her as possible
Bang!
The gun shoots off
Left-right
Pick up your feet
Avoid the potholes and the plants
Fallen foes in the forest
Remember to breathe
Between every long stride
Mentally tough
Block out all the pain
Physically prepared
Muscles still screaming in agony
No shortcuts
No ways out
Keep running or go down
But not without a fight
Show em who you are
It’s as simple as that
Whining for water
Just a single drop
Nearing the end
Quarter mile left
Seeing the red, sparkle ahead
But no energy left
Reading the time
Suddenly filled with adrenaline
Shooting out of the pack
Like some sort of rocket
Only seconds to pass her
Seconds to finish
Ignoring the screams and cheers
Not only from the crowd but also your muscles
Crossing the line
Falling from your feet
Screaming in pain
But not making a sound
Watching as the world begins to blank
But before it goes black
You’re standing back up
With a cup in your hand
Surrounded by people
Only thing supporting you
Looking down at the card in your hand
And only the number two stares back
You gave all you had
All one hundred percent
Yet it wasn’t enough
She still beat you
Next time you won’t lose
Can’t ever give up
Next time you will catch her
By giving one hundred and ten percent
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