Sophie runs a marathon

  1. Sophie had trained for over three months to run in the charity marathon.
  2. She wore a T-shirt from the shelter with an image of Max, the bulldog, on the front.
  3. Her goal was to finish the race and raise money for the shelter.
  4. Family and friends had pledged two dollars for every kilometer she completed.
  5. During the race, a blister formed on her foot causing her a lot of pain.
  6. She stopped at a first-aid station for treatment.
  7. When she left the station she ran the wrong way, but soon turned around.
  8. Determined to finish, she pushed through the pain, focusing on her reason for being in the race.
  9. Sophie crossed the finish line—exhausted, but thrilled.
  10. Raising money for the animals made the pain and hard work worthwhile.