The weather was kind to us as we had perfect running conditions to compete around the 1.3 km challenging course at Gangwarily Recreation Centre.
This event is a 3-runner relay race, where each competitor runs the course, green to amber to red, tagging the next runner, who waits excitedly in the change-over box. It encourages teamwork, perseverance and resilience as the children run independently with efforts building towards the final runner placing at the end of the event.
It was lovely to see the children getting around the course without injuries, having fun, supporting each other and digging deep for the team.
Our girls’ teams were rewarded with 30th and 38th placing out of 50 teams and the boys did an incredible job of motivating each other around the course on every lap as they were so close to each other in placing 7th, 8th and 20th out of a field of 52 teams from other New Forest schools.
This event is great preparation for the individual event next term and once again, I am very grateful to the parents who supported with transport.