When One Door Shuts - ZAPFIC50 MONDAY (Week of 9/8/25) | Prompt: bench

@justclickindiva · 2025-09-08 15:46 · Freewriters

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Rarely does one think that an inanimate object can be the key to success. Many such objects exist when attempting to advance one's future in the world of sports. Being a physical activity, anyone who desires to be an athlete and at their best and most physically fit has to commit to improving their bodies to handle the intense pressures that accompany the specific activity. That means exercising. Many tools exist to satisfy this requirement. When I think of the type of exercise it takes to advance in any particular sport, I knew at an early age that this arena was not suited for me. I address this week's ZAPFIC50 Monday challenge prompt "bench" with this scenario. This challenge by @felt-buzz presents the opportunity to share a story in exactly 50 words. **My story is below:** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) Standing at his gym locker, Bryan overheard his schoolmates, "don't worry, he'll never make the team. No upper body strength." The old back injury prevented him from ever bench pressing. Bryan balled his firsts, crumbling hidden tears as the scholarship he'd envisioned faded. Academics would have to rule his future. ![pexels-olly-3837781.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTf3hPyArmuTFaHW2i2n4f9mFEQpxXfYyvqLwxfmZn4FaTaBUViRa4ea15jcJbexXcf.jpg) [Source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/muscular-sportsman-training-with-heavy-barbell-during-weightlifting-workout-in-modern-gym-3837781/) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png) Rara vez se piensa que un objeto inanimado puede ser la clave del éxito. Existen muchos objetos de este tipo cuando se intenta avanzar en el mundo del deporte. Al tratarse de una actividad física, cualquiera que desee ser deportista y estar en plena forma física tiene que comprometerse a mejorar su cuerpo para soportar las intensas presiones que acompañan a la actividad específica. Eso significa hacer ejercicio. Existen muchas herramientas para satisfacer este requisito. Cuando pienso en el tipo de ejercicio que se necesita para progresar en cualquier deporte en particular, supe desde muy temprana edad que este ámbito no era adecuado para mí. Abordo el reto del lunes de ZAPFIC50 de esta semana, «banco», con este escenario. Este reto de @felt-buzz ofrece la oportunidad de compartir una historia en exactamente 50 palabras. **A continuación mi historia.** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) Cuando se cierra una puerta De pie frente a su taquilla del gimnasio, Bryan escuchó a sus compañeros de clase decir: «No te preocupes, nunca entrará en el equipo. No tiene fuerza en la parte superior del cuerpo». Una antigua lesión en la espalda le impedía hacer press de banca. Bryan apretó los puños y derramó lágrimas ocultas al ver cómo se desvanecía la beca que había imaginado. Los estudios tendrían que decidir su futuro. ![pexels-olly-3837781.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTf3hPyArmuTFaHW2i2n4f9mFEQpxXfYyvqLwxfmZn4FaTaBUViRa4ea15jcJbexXcf.jpg) [Source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/muscular-sportsman-training-with-heavy-barbell-during-weightlifting-workout-in-modern-gym-3837781/) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png) I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 50-word limit for my story for the week of 9/8/25: ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tHXT6GwxhNbxDdeMgVLjKi97D18niLZa8o2HooRFUpNbHxUkzp878UDGADXpEBPeKRQ.png) If you'd like to participate, here's the official post: Si quieres participar, aquí tienes el post oficial: [ZapFicMonday: It's ZapFic50! Write a story in PRECISELY 50 words. Plus: results from last week's ZapFic240 contest!](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@zapfic.club/zapficmonday-its-zapfic50-write-a-story-in-precisely-50-words-plus-results-from-last-weeks-zapfic240-contest-t2846w) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png)
###### RULES: - Post to the Freewriters Community. - Use #freewritehouse, zapfic50monday, and #zapfic tags. - Place a link to your post in the comments to the official ZAPFIC50 Monday post. - Please use a word/character counter (if you search for word counter on the internet or in your phone's app store you will get a big choice!) wordcounter.net and include a screenshot. This makes it easier for you and @feltbuzz! - Use the prompt provided as you see fit (use your imagination) - You have 3 days (until Thursday 23h59 GMT) to post a Zapfic50 Monday (a story written in exactly 50 words) using the prompt given. - Try to tell a complete story if you can! - The story should only exactly 50 words (including spaces)
###### NORMAS: - Postea en la comunidad de Freewriters. - Utiliza las etiquetas #freewritehouse, zapfic50monday y #zapfic. - Pon un enlace a tu post en los comentarios del post oficial del Lunes de ZAPFIC50. - Utiliza un contador de palabras/caracteres (si buscas contador de palabras en Internet o en la tienda de aplicaciones de tu teléfono tendrás una gran selección) wordcounter.net e incluye una captura de pantalla. Así será más fácil para ti y para @feltbuzz. - Utiliza el texto como mejor te parezca (usa tu imaginación). - Tienes 3 días (hasta el jueves a las 23h59 GMT) para publicar un Zapfic50 Monday (una historia escrita en exactamente 50 palabras) utilizando el tema propuesto. - Intenta contar una historia completa si puedes. - La historia debe tener exactamente 50 palabras (espacios incluidos).

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