Marathon at SMK Telok Kumbar

The latest picture of me with my friends

On 14th of February, my school SMKTK hold a marathon. It started at 8.00 am and lasted at about 11.30 am. As always, I was feeling nervous and scared as I always slow at running. Mother only said that I should do my best and try to be one of the first 20s. The marathon works this way; Category 1 which consists of Form 4, 5 and 6; Category 2 - From 2 and 3 and finally category 3, Form 1. It started with the girls from Category 3 (Form 1) and then the boys. Then it worked the same way as for Category 2 and 1. Whoever arrived first 20 for each boys and girls received a present.
When the girls's turn for Category 1, I was hoping to make mother proud. For your knowledge, I was not running my full energy out. I walked more than running. I thought that I was never going to make it on time. I walked fast on my own, looking at the blue sea at my left side and the beautiful villages around me. My mind remembered when I was walking super fast through Queens Park to go to school at Shawlands from Govanhill. I smiled when I remembered it all.
First, the boys from Category 1 past me. They were pretty fast, I was impressed. Later, I walked as fast as my legs could take me past the tired contestants. I was glad when I was able to see the school building again. I ran to the school although it was not really fast.
Surprisingly, I was the 18th contestant for girls from Category 1. I was pleased and so happy with joy. I quickly searched for mother and found her at the school canteen. I told her that I'm the 18th and she smiled so proudly that made me hugged and kissed her. I do not care if the other students saw us. I achieved something that I never thought of achieving for which running has been my worst fear.

My classmates
My Physics Practical Teacher (The one who took the pictures, Thank you very much)

Mostly my classmates except for one boy.

Getting ready to run. Can you spot me?

My classmates too..