CHAPTER 14

The machine springs to life underneath me and I quickly walk forward in panic that I'd go too slow and fall off the edge. I keep the speed the same as I scroll through my phone, searching for a good song that can get me pumped up and motivated. I pop my ear buds in and turn the volume right up, blocking out the noise from the people around me. Taking a deep breath, I begin to speed up the settings, focusing on keeping my legs moving forward. They don't feel very strong and I'm afraid if I stop,...