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Respect Comes Hard MAG
Spikes in place. Lace up the shoes.
Think of the future. Glory, happiness,
Relieved, but most of all respected. Assure
Yourself 4 minutes 59 seconds of straight hell
Will foreshadow a great future. Stand up to
The line. Feel your intestines turn, become
Tight, making unheard of noises. Sense the
Fear of the opponent. As you get set,
You feel the drip of sweat gradually spawn
From your forehead. You concentrate where it
Coming from. You feel its every move down
The crevasses of your temple. BANG! Jolt into
The race. Feel like crap. Legs wobble, running
Out of breath, have to keep the pace. Mouth
Becomes dry. Stomach is irritated, heart pounding,
Eyes water from the beginning sprint. Footsteps
Creeping behind every step. Faint noises in the
Background. Don't want to let the team down.
Feeling the breath of the person right behind you.
Crossing the line - seven more laps left. Why you say?
Why do I do this? - Just to fit in with the crowd.
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