Brennan did some warm-up exercises before his last cross-country race of the year. The season had been long，and he was h that it was almost over. In fact，Brennan didn't ever want to race again. He was tired. Brennan had raced in every 5 K and 10 K around. The（excite）was wearing thin.
"Way to go!" called Coach Thompson. He always e Brennan. In fact，Coach Thompson was a big reason Brennan had stayed the team. He didn't want to let Coach Thompson down.
Brennan finished the last lap （圈） of the course and（head）out for the cross-country part of the race. The race went over the hills and dunes （沙丘） of the desert. It wasn't unusual to find desert（animal）passing by. Brennan was a little depressed （意志消沉的） when he ran. The runners ahead of him were in front by a good distance. He would really have to p himself if he wanted a medal.
Just then，Brennan looked down and saw a snake in the path ahead of him. It was hissing（发出咝声） .
"Oh no!" cried Brennan，and he jumped in the air over the snake. Brennan t off in a sprint （冲刺） like he never had before. Brennan kept running until he got p the leader. Racing down to the finish line，he could hardly believe it.
"Nice finish!" shouted his coach. "How did you m that？I didn't know you had it in you!"
"Just a little motivation （动力），"Brennan smiled. Racing suddenly felt good again.
