The hill is approaching. She feels the hard pavement under her feet. Inhaling the cold air cools her lungs and burns when she exhales. Her heart is pounding, her muscles ache, everything hurts, but she pushes harder, increases speed to reach the euphoric high. Chanting to herself, "you can do it, you're almost there," over and over again until there is no other option except to finish. Reaching the top is only part of the game, the real test is to do it again, but faster. Pushing limits or setting goals, we all strive to accomplish.
Even athletic people hurt. I haven't ran in 20 degree weather in years. It was painful, but afterward I felt pretty good. Maybe I will try it again tomorrow if it isn't snowing (the treadmill is getting boring).
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