You start off feeling great,
I can do this, it's easy!
Footfalls in a steady rhythm,
like running comes naturally.

Soon the breathing picks up,
starts to get a little harder.
But I'm on a roll, and I can go,
ever so much further.

I look around as I make my way,
seeing all there is to see.
Smile at those I pass as I go,
enjoying feeling free.

Don't know how far it'll be today,
will I make my usual miles?
Can I maybe add more time in,
See how long I keep the smiles.

I can feel my legs working,
my lungs pulling in the air.
Sweat beads fall down my face,
and dampen my curly hair.
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