I had butterflies in my stomach on the day of the Cross Country. I came 7th last year. I wanted to come under that number this year.
We sat on tarpaulins because the grass was wet. The year six girls started first and the year six boys went next. Then it was our turn. We lined up. Dave went, “On your marks, get set.” SLAM, Dave hit the blocks together and I sprinted. I ran past heaps of people. The parents cheered me on when I was running. When I was half way I had the stitch.
Everyone in the school participated. I came sixth in the Cross Country. I was disappointed that I only came one under my number. I hope I come under sixth next year.
