participate+(cynthia)

Yesterday, was the 5th marathon of our school and i was participating in that particular event. Things went out pretty bad as i saw my rivals, they were one of the best athletes or should i say runners in our section, Emily and Christine. I was going to race with them today. I could hear my heart thumping real hard, sweating non-stop and could not stop worrying about the race. I lost my confidence that time. I watch as other runners race to the finish line and let out a sigh of relief for the winner and a big sigh of disappointment for the losers. Races were continuing non-stop each time a race finished. This makes me worried, in my mind, i was thinking," it'll soon be my turn, am i going to win it? can i win it? can i beat them? these questions circled my mind throughout the marathon event. While i was in a big confusion with myself, my name was announced and so as Emily's and Christine's. It was time. A big out a sigh of relief, i could hear my family cheering loudly and proudly. I was touched by their cheer, it gave me strength and builds up my confidence once again. I walked to the starting point and stretched my hands and legs. I got ready and when the referee pulled the trigger, i ran as fast as i could, aiming for the title as the fastest runner in the school. I ran to the finish line but when i was there, Emily was already right there, panting. I looked down on the ground, knowing that i've lost. I fell to the ground as i heard the announcement. They told me that it was a close race, i was only behind her by a short distance. i felt so disappointed in myself, i couldn't help but broke down and cry. My family rushed towards me and hugged me, saying that it's alright, there'll still be a next time and i've tried my best and that's what matters. I felt strong and confident again after hearing what my family told me. I went to Emily and congratulated and bravely and proudly admit that i came in second. My family were proud of me and i felt happy. i told them, "At least i had tried my best to participate in the event!" *big grin*