A Trial of Miles

Creative Essay # 117374

English > Narrative

A Trial of Miles

A narrative of the writer's relationship with his running shoes.

1,008 words () | 0 sources | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

The writer graphically describes the relationship he has with his running shoes, which took endless beatings in order for the writer to prepare for the Michigan state final track. The writer talks about his struggles and shortcomings with running and his running shoes, as well as his triumphs and victories. The writer shows how his running shoes have positively affected his life.

From the Paper:

"5:20, 5:18, 5:15. The miles ticked off, one by one, at a suicidal pace that left my lungs screaming for anything but more. Yet through the colorful autumn woods I strode, the cool wind rushing by my face. The thumping of my feet on the soft dirt, rough rocks and harsh roots made for a melodic tone that only a runner could love. The occasional crunching of leaves and twigs added to the joyful beat, and the trees, with the wind blowing through them, were like the thousands of fans at a rock concert, screaming and cheering. If they were the fans, then who was the performer? Like so many days before, the performers were both of my running shoes, securely attached to my feet, taking the brunt of the impact with Mother Nature. Surely, with all of their performances, they must be tired, right? If they were, I never heard a thing of it."