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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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
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