Her feet pounded the gravel underneath the sole of her sneakers. The sound of pebbles crunching rented the air and caused small creatures to scurry out of her way. Danielle didn’t pay them any mind. She pushed her body to go faster.
The air in her lungs burned from lack of proper circulation. She had a steady flow of sweat rolling down her face, neck, and back, soaking the vest and sports bra she had thrown on before leaving the house.
The muscles in her thighs were also beginning to cramp in warning. Danielle knew sooner or later she would have to stop. There was only so much running her body could take. Nevertheless, she kept pushing. Daring her body to go the extra mile.
Twenty minutes later, her strong will alone wasn’t enough to keep her going. She stumbled to a stop and nearly cr
