Thunderstorms and Gold Stripes in Pescara

Pescara, Italy · 2026-10-12

Pescara's thunderstorm kept us inside while I sat there with my blue tank top wet from sweat, watching the bright sun fight through the clouds. It is a strange way to race, but I have learned to run even when the air feels heavy with rain. My braids are perfect and my gold stripes still shine, so today counts just as much.

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