Athletics

Athletics........a lot to say about it.Well,I was zero in sports during my primary school.I've never even managed to run for my sports house on sports day.Secondary school was a different story.It was my sports house first sports practice.I was expecting another embarrassing run in front of my friends.Well.......Lady Luck had something else in store for me.I started running and surprisingly I finished first in my trial session.That's when my life took a big step forward.That's the moment when I actually found out that I could run.Unfortunately,that year,although selected I could not run on Sports Day because of a serious thigh injury.In form 2,I got the chance to run for Sports Day again.This time,I made it.I won two silver medals.....Good enough for a start in my point of view.Surprisingly,I was selected to represent my school after the Sports Day.Another big step forward.It was a great experience and I managed a lucky bronze.After MSSD,I persuaded my dad to get me a running spikes so that I could train myself.To all of you out there,training by yourself is the most boring thing you can ever do.I was so bored that at times I would refuse to train with my dad.My dad did not give up on me.He continued persuading me until I started training again.Well......my timing was not very good in the 400m.I was not sure why.......because I had been training for a long time.For you guys who are reading this,remember this always......"Right practice makes perfect".I only realised this at the beginning of this year.It was another training day alone.This time......I was very lucky.It was like a gift from God.I saw a group of students training when I was in the stadium.I got the coach's contact number and joined their training........and it paid off very well.My school teacher had registered me to run for the 400, 800m and 1500m in MSSD.Well.....I was shocked as my teacher had registered me for so many events.I knew that I could not run so many events.My complains fell on deaf ears....and I'm the one who paid the price ........one that I'll never regret.It was a blessing in disguise.I was selected to represent Klang in the MSSS because of my 3rd placing in the 800m and the 1500m.The price I paid......missing out on a chance to represent Klang in my favourite event......the 400m.Well......in MSSS.....I did not do very well in both those events.I was a little unlucky int he 800m....the race which I could have at least salvaged a bronze.......I was tripped by another runner.It was too late to catch up and I lost.Lucky for me,I still had the 4x400m.I gave it my all and managed a second-place finish with my team.It was a great mind-opening experience.Next year,I've set my sights on MSSM.I want to get there and take another big step forward.This time......I'll be facing tough competition but I'll work hard for it.I've sacrificed a lot to achieve the things that I've achieved now.I don't want to give up now.So.......my message to everyone out there......don't give up on what you have already started.......keep up the good work and you'll reap the benefits................