Return to Track

So yesterday I ran in my first meet since freshman year for the indoor track team. Being back on the Tower Hill track really brought some memories. The scenery was familiar but my nerves were on edge. As I was getting ready to began my first event I took a nice deep breath to calm my anxiety. My first event was a relay race and as I was handed the baton for my leg of the race my nerves seemed to melt away. Immediately, adrenaline rushed through my body and I jolted with baton in hand. At first I felt great as I rounded the first turn even though I was no were near the lead runner. I felt as though I was really zooming on the track. However, once I finished my leg I felt like I ran like a turtle. I was breathing heavy so I know I legitimately tried in the race, but a part of me felt as though I could have gone faster. While that was not my highlight of the meet I still enjoyed myself getting back into the swing of things.