Journal #23: What happens in every run at Tennis practice (Stream of Consciousness)

Final stretch! Vision wavering, breath too short, cannot fall behind lead. I didn't know the sidewalk had so many bumps. Must not think about cramps, too late. How much farther? the courts are in sight! Its too far away, crud, another one passed me. Have to focus, one leg right after the other: Left, right, left, right. Must keep a stable breath, do I sound too loud? Woops, almost tripped, I bet it hurts a lot if I trip on the pavement-nope, gotta stop thinking that, got to focus on making it to the courts in one piece. Another one has passed me, My gut hurts beyond anything I have ever felt before. I knew I should have stretched before I ran, no my body is literally killing for that mistake. Or maybe it was that snack before I came here, but it was so good! Gotta stop thinking about food, not helping my gut. I'm so close now, I've reached the parking lot! Gotta lean forward a little, See if I can close the gap between me and 3 of my teammates up ahead. Woah, almost tripped again! So close now, got to avoid that car. Vision blurry, gut is aching, legs, so stiff, can't stop gravity from pulling me into the ground. I made it!