MM #144: "The Kick" past the finish line

Most of you probably don't know this, but I ran cross country Sophomore through my Senior year of high school. I began it to do something to stay in shape for baseball, but it grew into something that I really enjoyed. 

I always remember the last 1/4 mile. Most races were 5K, or 3.1 miles. Soo much was achieved in the last 1/4 of a mile though through what was called "The Kick". We were trained to not let any one pass us, but to look to pass who may be ahead of us. Giving it all we had until 50 feet beyond the finish line (that was to keep us from slowing down at the end). It was a physical challenge for sure, but the mental challenge was MUCH more. Having to dig deep, not listen to an ache or pain, but keep pushing for ourselves and even bigger or team. 

We are blessed to be a part of team that has been running the whole race in "The Kick"

I am proud to be beside each of you and all of our teammates through our 14 counties. 

The Productive Power of the Finish Line . . . — SATTERFIELD & COMPANY

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