marla has been regularly meeting her friend for runs 3 days a week they run the same amount of time along the strech of road
. During one of their runs, they decide to challenge each other to see who can run the fastest mile. They start off at a leisurely pace, but as soon as they hit the one mile mark, they both kick it into high gear.
Marla is quickly gaining ground on her friend, pushing herself to go faster than she ever has before. As they reach the finish line, Marla crosses just a split second before her friend does, winning the race.
Both friends are out of breath but exhilarated by the rush of competition. They high-five each other and congratulate one another on a job well done. Marla's friend compliments her on her speed and determination, and Marla thanks her for pushing her to be her best.
As they cool down with a short walk, they both agree that a little friendly competition every now and then is good for both their bodies and their spirits. They make plans to continue their regular runs together, but this time with a little extra motivation to push themselves even harder.