Gun fires and each and every man digs in They make a shuffle as each runner gets going on his way Cheers rise in the stands like water in a glass Some say "go this guy" and others "go that guy" Packets going men are jockeying for position Looking more like a herd of angry horses Round the first two bends and men are left behind Arms up and down legs back and forth lane 4 now lane 5 takes the lead Man down; someones been tripped up It's clear this man must recieve medical attention Man down, Man down, Man down Race goes on lane 2 pushes front Sweat on the edges each side Step step step step find a way to get more speed It's gonna be close