I didn't feel much in my legs as I stood ready at the mark, waiting for the umpire to fire his blank gun that would get us running. I felt nothing in my legs because I didn't have any real legs but prosthetics. The sun was glaring down on all of us as if telling us that it's going to bring hell on us. I was afraid it might be right. I took a glance at my opponents besides me, knowing that that they felt my inclusion into this race was unfair because of my 'advanced legs'. But if the committed allowed it, then, I don't care what the hell these guys think, I'm gonna race and I'm gonna win!
Ten seconds later, I heard the blank gunshot and all of a sudden, I felt every energy in my body unite to give me deciding strength. And as quick as that happen, I started running. And as I started running, I felt perspiration running down my face. Why am I sweating so quickly? Have I been standing at the mark too long?
Stop worrying about it! Just finish the damn race and get that trophy! The crowd became a blur as I raced past them, passing a few of the runners, feeling their angry glare stabbing on my back. I couldn't see the crowd very well but I knew they were staring at me, probably wondering if I was even supposed to be in the race? Well, it's their problem if they think that way. It's not my fault I have no legs!
As far as the sun goes, it kept it's promise. As I ran through the track, I felt the heat running me down slowly.The sweat running down my face was tantamount to a small water fountain running down a wall. I didn't even bother looking back to see how far my opponents were because I had a feeling it just might cost me the race.
Run! I shouted in my head. You have no legs and you made it this far! What's a little sun gonna do to you? Just run!
With that in mind, I ran like no human ran before. Past my glaring opponents, past the cheering crowd and straight under the burning, merciless sun.
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