My year-end exams have just concluded.After a gruelling 4 weeks of writing essays on test pads,many would think that it's time to put down their pens and take a long break before starting to face the daunting task of preparing for SPM next year.For me,it's a totally different story.As soon as I placed my pen on my table for my penultimate exam paper for the year,my mind was set on only one thing,running.......not just running but running to victory.
It's been almost two years since I started my systematic training.Every ounce of energy that I had put in during my training was dedicated to achieve my short term goal of representing my state in the national-level championship and my long term goal which I would not state here.I've been through hardships and also had my fair share of happiness.
The most disappointing memory that I still recall very well is during my district-level athletics championships this year.I had trained hard for almost a year after the state-level championships the year before to at least break into the 4x400m state quartet.Winning the 400m at the national level during that time was still very far for me to reach,so I decided to set a pretty modest target.Wrong tactics and a whole lot of luck destroyed my hopes for this year.I finished the championship empty handed,which almost made me break down.
Nevertheless,being demoralised was really out of the question for an athlete like me who had high goals to achieve in athletics.As soon as the championships concluded,I just took a one week rest before resuming training for next year.Well,that was way back in March and my determination and interest in athletics are slowly but surely paying off.About how it's actually paying off,I'm not going to reveal it on my blog due to some reasons.
My examination period was a small blip in my training schedule.Instead of the normal 6 days a week training,I had to settle for 4 days a week to concentrate on my studies.Now that the exams are over,I'm going to concentrate almost all my energy in training.I was very delighted when my coach announced about the new training programme which will have 2 sessions on certain days......the more tiring the better.
I'm sure some of my friends must be thinking I'm going nuts for not enjoying and relaxing during my holiday.Conversely,I actually enjoy training and getting tired because I love the feeling of improvement.So guys,I hope you enjoy your break after the mind-taxing examination.For me,I think my biggest exam has just begun.........
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