Undigested

She'd worked very hard for months to prepare her body and self for a competition. Her dedication and discipline were absolute. And it paid off, she made it happen. She won. She was elated when the announcer called her name. I was too, cheering for her from the audience. I remember her running off the stage and jumping into the arms of her coach, wrapping her arms and legs around him. This funny thing happened just then. I was still cheering and applauding, only now from farther away.