Canterbury cross country!

The run of challenges!

As I walked up to the starting line butterfly's were buzzing around in my stomach like little maniacs! "On your marks, go!" so I pushed my way in to the middle of the pack. When I was half way up the hill my arms felt like they were being weighed down with cement. After a bit more running I saw mum and dad on the sideline saying "keep going, you can do it" so I kept on going. 

Soon it got nearer to the creek and the mud was picking up... then slip the guy next to me slipped and fell as I stumbled next to him. Soon enough I could see the finish line. I spotted Dad on my left and he said " pick up the pace!" so I ran like I was being chased by a pack of hungry wolfs! I passed someone and continued sprinting, 100 meters to go 50,10... I had done it! 

I wanted to collapse and die but I had to walk to the tent to get my place recorded.  I crawled over to my mum and dad and gulped down every last bit of water! Mum and dad were so proud of me!

I really enjoyed representing Pegasus and clarkville school for Canterbury champs cross country. It was awesome!