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I turn and run into the locker room wondering how my nerves
just disappeared. Then again, I don’t need to know why. They’re
gone and I’m ready to race.
There are three other schools in the meet today. The team from
Lyceum Olympia is the strongest. Coach Lenny told me their lead
runner—Jackie Lavaris—is going to be on the Greek team next
Olympics. She’s my stiffest competition.
But the racers from Academia Athena—an all-girls military
school—look pretty tough. Their camo uniforms might have something
to do with that impression. Some of the Hestia School girls
look like their preppy softness could be a veneer. I’ve learned to
never underestimate a runner based on appearances—the pink
shorts could be a disguise.
I’m standing in our starting block—the painted square where
all the runners from the Academy will start—taking deep, calming
breaths and shaking out my legs.
Under the light blue shorts of my uniform I’m wearing my lucky
underwear. Since I can’t wear any of my running t-shirts on race day
I always wear my DON’T WORRY--YOU’LL PASS OUT BEFORE YOU DIE undies.
They are just a reminder not to leave anything on the course. Running
won’t kill me, but losing might.
“Oh no!” Zoe cries.
“What?” I ask. “What’s wrong?”
She points at her foot and the broken lace on her left shoe. After
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