Today, I took part in a school athletics competition held at the Royal Masonic School in Rickmansworth. It was a big event, and lots of schools were there to race. I was running in the 600-metre race, which is one and a half laps around a normal athletics track. But this race was not on a normal track—it was on grass, which made it more difficult. Grass can be uneven and a bit slippery, so you have to be careful where you step. Still, I was excited to run and ready to give it my best.
Each school was allowed to have two runners in the race, and I was one of the two picked to run for my school. When the race began, I sprinted off the line quickly and got into the lead straight away. I felt strong and focused. The person right behind me was my teammate, also from my school. It felt good to know that we were both in front. I kept running hard, trying not to slow down. Even when I started to get tired, I made sure to keep pushing forward and not let anyone pass me.
The race wasn’t easy, though. Near the end of the course, there was a small hill to run up, and that part was quite tough. My legs were getting tired, and the grass made it harder to keep my speed. But I didn’t give up. I kept going, step by step, and focused on reaching the finish line. I could hear people cheering, which gave me more energy to keep going. I really wanted to finish strong and keep the lead I had from the start.
In the end, I finished the race with a time of 2 minutes and 7 seconds. That made me really proud, because my best time on a running track is 2 minutes and 4 seconds. So I was only three seconds slower, even though the race was on grass and had a bit of uphill. Grass races are usually harder because the ground isn’t smooth, so I think I did a good job. It’s not always about beating your best time—sometimes it’s just about running well in tough conditions.
My running pace during the race was about 3 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometre, which is quite fast for a short distance like 600 metres. I was happy with how I kept my speed from the beginning to the end. It showed me that I’m getting better at staying strong through the whole race, not just the start. Training at school and running often has really helped me improve.
Overall, the day was a great experience. I enjoyed being part of the competition, and it felt amazing to run well and help my school. I’m proud of myself and also of my teammate who came right behind me. I hope to do even better next time and maybe get a new personal best. I really like running and being in races, and I’m looking forward to the next chance to compete.
