Out of breath and tired,

Pain and agony tormenting my body.
Blood pumping through my veins.
Could I do more?
Could I last another stroke, another kick?
Could I last another repeat?

Thoughts were rushing through my head,
Memories were flashing in my mind.
What was missing?
A gold and round badge to represent my hard work.
What am I without it?

My legs started to move quicker.
My arms grabbed water and pushed it away with greater force.
This was time for improvement.
Time for exhaustion.
Time to prepare for showing what I am.
My mind threw the negative thoughts away and replaced them with positive.

Finally, I reach the wall, 
out of breath and tired.
Pain and agony tormenting my body.
Blood pumping through my veins.
And I repeat.. repeat... and repeat.