Polaris
Winter Track
By Navrosedip Kundlas

Image provided by AAG Sports
I stare across the locker room
Wondering what I got myself into
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I racewalk a couple laps
Wondering what I got myself into
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I wait outside freezing, praying someone opens the door
Wondering what I got myself into
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I stand on the starting line
Wondering what I got myself into
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Winter track ain't that bad
That's what they all say
But they're not the ones running everyday
All the other athletes are nice and warm inside
But here I am freezing outside
I’d rather be at home, with a cup of hot cocoa
But here I am running my two warm up laps
While my friends have a blast
And as I put on my spikes
I wonder, what did I get myself into?
But as the season comes to an end
I realize, that maybe this ain't so bad
After all I do have a medal to hang
So as I grab the baton one last time
I run as hard as I can so I end up with a good time
So as I stare across the locker room
I put a smile on my face
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And as I racewalk a couple laps
I push as hard as I can
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And while I wait outside freezing, as nobody opens the door
I let out a laugh at last
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And as I finally stand on the starting line
I smile, glad that I joined winter track