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Beat the World Record Relay

Teams of four strategically select world record marathon pace targets and run relay races attempting to maintain those elite speeds over varying distances

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About This Activity

Teams of four strategically select world record marathon pace targets and run relay races attempting to maintain those elite speeds over varying distances

Quick Info

high
24
400m track ideal, or minimum 100m straight with return space

Equipment Required

Relay batons

8 (2 per team of 4, allows 4 teams)

Cones for distance marking and exchange zones

24-32

Stopwatches

4-8 (ideally 1 per team)

World record pace cards (laminated)

4 (one per team)

Recording sheets and clipboards

4-8

Calculator

4 (one per team)

Relay Baton

As needed

Cones

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Cards

As needed

Clipboards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Athletics

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Team Play
Passing
Endurance

Teaching Focus

Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Features

Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather