Rabbit Island Cross Country

My heart was pounding so hard, I wanted the race to start immediately. Finally I heard the speakers and the voices that said, "Year 5 girls to the start line please." I was relieved. I walked to the start line. There I saw a lady in tracksuit pants and sneakers. She took everyone in my race for a warm up. We did star-jumps and a quick jog. Then finally we all lined up at the start line. "On your marks, get set, go!" There was a sudden rush, everyone wanted a good placing, so did I. So I sprinted of at that point, I was in the lead and then I was over taken at the first turn. I kept my pace. I turned another corner to find myself running up steep slope, exhausted. Pine needles were wet under my feet and I nearly slipped. My legs felt heavy with the wet shoes on my feet, But nothing was going to stop me from going as fast as I could. I started to look at the person infront of me, picking them off one by one. I could hear the crowd cheering. My feet kept charging towards the finish line. I managed to pass someone close to the end. It was a mad dash to do my best. I came in 10th overall. I loved it! I can't wait for the next Cross Country. Thanks to everyone who organised the race.