Cross Country Recount

Cross  Country

I was all jumpy and had butterflies in my stomach once I found out Cross Country was tomorrow. On the day I was freaked out. I chucked my shorts in my bag and got ready really fast for school. Once I arrived I waited till the 8:30 bell rang! Once it rang I rushed into my classroom and I gave my notice. Then I got the job to collect the notices and once I had collected a little I checked the board and cross country was right after roll. After bible I was so so excited and bursting with happiness but deep inside I was so scared and nervous. The teacher quickly ran through the roll and we went outside. To keep warm I had my big warm jumper on. The year 1 and 2 race was announced. I cheered them on with the big clappers which were passed around. After race, after race, finally the year 5 girls went on. I quickly passed my jumper to a trustful friend. I wanted to come first and blasted off once the teacher said “GO”. My friend flew past really fast. I went to catch up and then she slowed down. She had got a big stitch from running so fast but I still kept running as fast as my legs could go. Fardosa caught up as we ran together but she lightly ran faster and became further ahead than me but the race was nearly over so I sprinted behind her. But unluckily I wasn’t able to catch up so she came 1st but I came 2nd. I was really proud of my friend and me too. As I finished my race I saw Nejwa come in  so I cheered her on and congratulated her too. Finally the race was over and other people came in and all were congratulated 3rd, 2nd and 1st too. I nearly forgot to mention we got medals too. As we came inside everybody got a certificate for participation. It didn’t really matter if they didn’t come 1st 2nd or 3rd it just mattered that they tried there best and for that they were all great big winners. I was so tried and luckily morning tea was right after. I ate my food. After all my effort I put into training I was proud that I came 2nd. It’s over with and were done and I got a present from my mum and my dad. My mum took me to a restaurant to have a meal and we enjoyed it and came back home. I’m still expecting my dad’s gift he said he’ll give it in the weekend.