I am Doug Swingley
I wonder if I'll ever catch up
I hear the dogs barking and their exhaustion
I see Nome I want to win
I am Doug Swingley
I pretend that I am winning
I feel the rope
I touch my sled
I worry that I might lose
I cry "I can win this!"
I am strong
I understand I will not be able to race again
I say I feel good but cold
I dream about the finish line
I try to finish
I hope people like me
I am Doug Swingley