I am about to compete for the first time in my life. As you may know, I am very excited about it. I can hardly sleep in anticipation of the big event. I think sometimes how other riders must have felt on their first race. What are Your First Race Memories? Were you as excited as I am now?
I was not excited, I was petrified. I thought that I had forgotten how to ride a bike. I was like in a trance. My legs felt like they weighed hundred pounds each. However once I got onto the bike and started spinning the wheels suddenly it was all gone. I felt nice and surprisingly calm. I did the best I could and I finished third. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I had thought that I would end up at the bottom of the list but instead I finished third. I was thrilled and delighted. So it doesn’t matter how you finish this first race. Remember, it is your first race. You have just to taste it and see how it feels. There will be a plenty of time for winning later.