Today was a special day for all year 5, 6 & 7 children as they reached the end of New Row's Read, Right & Run a Marathon programme.
A marathon is 26.2 miles long and at the end of the programme each child has read at least 26 books, completed 26 good deeds (rights) and ran 26 miles, completing 1 mile each week since the programme started in October. The final marathon mile was ran and timed at Meadowbank Sports Arena and the majority of children obtained a PB (personal best), some beating their half marathon mile time by as much as 4 minutes!!!
The finale was a special outdoor celebration in the glorious sunshine. All children were presented with their lovely finisher t-shirts. They ran the final O.2 mile together to complete their marathon. Each class then reflected on what they have enjoyed most about the Read, Right & Run activities. Some were proud of their super fast run times. Some were proud of how much their running has improved. Others spoke of the wonderful acts of kindness they carried out, helping their friends and family in a variety of lovely ways. And some children recommended some of their favourite reads from this year to everyone.
Completing the programme has been a wonderful accomplishment for each and every child involved. They have further developed as readers and improved their running fitness, whilst enhancing their sense of community spirit; benefitting their learning, health and well-being in many ways. A huge well done to all our children!!!
