Lifestyle
legs churning
lungs burning
feet heavy
heartbeat unsteady
another mile to go
toughness time to show
now or never go for the glory
thats the story
late night hours
no fear, never cowers
shifting gears
to the crowd's cheer's
given up many an indulgence
to be an athlete of influence
a mover and a shaker
never to be mistaken for a faker
lion-hearted 'till the end
rev up the engine for the last bend
goal is the finish line
lean at the tape for the time
win or lose it's all the same
what matters is how you play the game
did you give it your all
did you leave it all on the line until your fall
leave nothing to be desired
like clay to be fired
molded by sacrifice
nothing else would suffice
this is the life of an athlete
but not just any athlete, a long distance athlete
barrel chested
endorphin injected
solitary 5 am runs
missing out on time spent with chums
reflecting amongst nature
finding solace below the creator
its all worth it
a life spent being fit
making friends galore
each mile, never a bore
a tightly nit fraternity
miles and miles to eternity
its more than running
a lifestyle, ongoing
lace em' up and let it go
let your inner self glow
strength and courage radiate
never to quell or intimidate
simply to live
leaking life like a sieve
with no fear
crystalline clear
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