The long anticipated Cross Country race through part of the Scenic Reserve took place on the 10 May at 9:30am. Following the heavy rain of the previous day, it was overcast and the tracks muddy. This was all part of the fun.  The top ten girls and top ten boys are pictured above. Below are some descriptive paragraphs describing the experience from the participants point of view. 

Results:

Girls - 1st Jorja Miller, 2nd Zara Cuthbertson, 3rd Leah Jolley, 4th Lila Hurst, 5th Roshean O'Connor, 6th Neve Kerslake, 7th Teagan James, 8th Briana Grace, 9th Rebekah Frame, 10th Arwen Kleinsmith

Boys - 1st Zac McLennan, 2nd Hayden Teixeira, 3rd Nick Webb, 4th Samuel Blades, 5th Robert McIvor, 6th Jaxson Whyte, 7th Toby Clemett, 8th Flynn Smith, 9th = Nicos Shearer, Josh Cuthbertson.

Cross Country Run

“GO” I hear. My legs take over and start running along the gravel pavement. My heart is pounding as I speed up to my pace. All I could hear around me was people breathing and the soft crunching of gravel being trampled, the run seemed easier than ever, of course  that was only because I was on my first lap. My calf muscles ached and I was running out of breath by the end of the lap. I was seriously thinking about giving up but courage built up inside of me and I kept going. The second lap was almost like torture but I managed to stay strong. I was running along a downhill road when above me on a hill I heard one of my friends chant “Go Leah!” I smiled and ran a little faster. Finally I was at the finishing bridge I sprinted through the finish line and sat down out of breath, I had come third and I was proud of my effort.

Leah  Room 17

Cross Country Run

The breeze was blowing against my body as I made it to the start. Rocks crumble under my sneakers and leaves crunch as I walk. I am ready to take my last breath 3,2,1 “Go,” I run and run through the slippery and mushy mud. The stones were wet and the weather cold. I’m running my heart goes faster and faster and my breathing gets heavier and heavier by the second. Half way to the finish it gets intense the paths were so uneven my legs couldn’t balance and started to weaken. But I couldn’t give up on the first round so ended up running with some friends. I start to get sweaty and tired, but I am almost over the bridge and I’m puffed out. I make it over the bridge and the finish line was a lot closer than I expected.

Trishanty Room 17

Cross Country

We’ve all run cross country before. Some like it and some don’t… I personally hate it. I’m going to explain to all you people who like it how it feels for an unfit person like me. First is the start this part is the best part of the run because you’re not tired… yet. Next is midway through the run, by now you’ve stopped a few times and you’re stopping again. Every time you stop you feel a little bit more guilty because you see everyone else running past you. This is the worst part of the run. Last but not least is the finish most likely you will start to sprint now just to look like you’re not lazy.

By Georgia Room 17

Cross Country

Ready set go we’re all away at the sound of go. I stick to the track like a piece of tape. Pounding and aching my legs start to play up and I slow down but my determination keeps me going. The gravel path slips out from under my feet as I turn onto the road. Out of breath and aching my legs finally slow me down to a fast walking pace and some people over lap me. In the end I walk through the finish line collapsing into total exhaustion hopping next year I will be more fit and do it faster.

By Zain Room 17

Cross Country

The leaves crunch underneath my feet as we make our way to the starting line, Ready Set Go! and we are off, the girls went first. The track was muddy and slippery, There was ample amount of room on the track I rotate to the left and then I get a big breeze of coldness that hits me straight In my face.  The weather was a bit chilly but It was perfect for a day of running as I approach the finish line and give a sigh of relief cause I’m thankful that cross country is over for the rest of the year.

By Kyra  Room 17