Pain is Gain?

Get Set GO!!!!!!!!!

I ran… with all enthusiasm and energy I had. My mind that time was untarnished by any fear or inhibitions. I was free as I could ever be… I was 8 years old.

I vaguely remember, we were having our P.T. Class in school, and the teacher wanted to identify potential sprinters for the upcoming annual sport.

First time I ran, I was wearing my boots; I finished at a forgetful number.

Ah, the guy who came in first…he isn’t wearing any thing on his feet. That’s it. I must also run bare foot, it will be better.

So the next race, I was all set to run; barefoot. Now guys.. u watch out.. here I go…

GO!

I started my dream run… ahhhhhhhh, shit….. the pebbles, stones and god knows what suddenly made there presence felt and brutally attacked the palm of my feet. Oh, small, soft and protected feet of an 8 year old.

I couldn’t even finish the goddamn race, forget about acing it.

I was perplexed, this chap again came in first, why the hell the stones doesn’t bother him?? Is he used to it or coming first is only thing in his mind, so that he doesn’t care about the pain????

I haven’t asked him due to my pride, and till date I don’t know the answer also, but certainly this episode has taught something good.

Every one can have its own interpretations on the above, I did too!