Faster yet

While Alarik had the small, streamlined body, Ashmedai had the long legs. Nonetheless, Alarik pulled a little ahead. Ashmedai struggled to keep at the other man's shoulder. He kept himself low, letting his legs reach all the way out and grasp at the ground before him. He was pretty sure there were a few strides where he pulled ahead, but he found himself at Alarik's shoulder once more.

"You know," Ash yelled between breaths, "We never set an end mark."

He was able to run longer than he was able to run fast. His mouth quirked into a smile, "Is this a stamina race?"

Ashmedai scanned the horizon. Nope, nothing. His eyes dashed to his side. Was he ahead or behind now?