Runner Let's Play

# Let's play, let's play

# Let's have an adventure, hooray

# Who could we be today?

# What could we do?

# I'd like to drive a racing car

# Or fly to the moon

# I could be a firefighter

# A farmer or a vet

# A knight in shining armour

# Or I could be a chef

# Let's play, let's play

# Let's have an adventure today

# Let's play! #

-Right, then.

-OK.

Rebecca is getting ready to put the next object on top of the tower.

I've got to choose carefully, though,

-anything too big will bring it all crashing down.

-What's it going to be?

Rebecca has chosen the duck! The duck is going on top next!

-It's going to be the duck next!

-Sid?

-YES...I mean, yes.

-Do you mind? I'm trying to concentrate.

OK. Sorry.

OK.

Let's put this duck on top.

Here we go!

-Oh!

-Ohh!

Oh, noooooooooo!

It was the tallest tower ever seen in the whole world,

but now it has come crashing down!

-Rebecca must be so...

-Sid. Sid.

It's all right, it's only a tower.

-Yeah, that's true.

-OK, I'll start again.

-All right, I'll give you a hand.

-CHIRPING

Hold on, Sid. It's time!

Great!

-It's time to play!

-Whose turn is it today?

-Let it be me!

-Let it be me!

-Me!

-Me!

Let it be me! Let it be... me!

Let it be me!

Let it be me!

# Let it be me! Let it be me!

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me. #

-Let...

-Let...

-Let..

Let it be me!

# Let it be me! Let it be me!

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me. #

-Could it be me?

-Could it be me?

It's me!

# Yes, it's me! Yes, it's me!

# I'm really, really, really, really happy! #

It's me!

Look, there's the dressing-up room!

Let's play!

So what are we going to play?

Let's find out.

So a princess dress, a top hat and skis?!

I don't think so. Let's try again.

Aha! This is more like it!

A tracksuit and a pair of pumps.

So what do you think we're playing today?

Well, I'm guessing something sporty.

But what kind of sport?

Let's find out.

Today, Rebecca, you're going to be a runner,

a runner in a long-distance race.

All runners wear special shoes.

Short-distance sprinters wear spiked-soled shoes

to help them grip the running track.

And long-distance runners wear racing flats.

Runners drink water when running

a long-distance race such as a marathon.

They have to drink small amounts often.

SHE GLUGS

Runners work with specially trained people

called physiotherapists or physios for short.

They help them look after their bodies especially their muscles.

OK, so that's what we need to remember.

Do we need anything else?

Ohh!

It's got a number on it!

A number 1!

Well, I don't know what it's for but I guess it'll come in handy.

OK, we've got everybody we need.

On your marks. Get set. Let's go.

Let's play!

Hey, Sid, check me out.

-Can you guess what we're playing today?

-Erm...

You're going to be...a PE teacher!

She looks just like my old PE teacher.

-No! We're playing runners.

-Oh, runners! Yes!

You'll be excellent at that, you're always running around.

-Well, I'd better hurry off.

-Have fun.

-See you.

-Bye.

Let's play!

Come on, let's play runners!

Whoo!

SHE CHUCKLES

Let's play!

All right, here we are, then.

Looks like something important's happening.

KLAXON BLARES

-Whoa! I'm sorry! Did I startle you?

-HE LAUGHS

It's just that I'm so excited that I, Trey, personal trainer,

get to start the marathon!

On your marks. Get set.

KLAXON BLARES

Whoo-hoo! Yeah!

-Oh, that is loud!

-I know. Isn't it great?

KLAXON BLARES

Yes. Yes, it's lovely.

-Let me hear you say yeah!

-Er...yeah.

Trey can't hear you!

-Let me hear you say, "Whoa, yeah!"

-Whoa, yeah!

-Now with a great big smile on your face, "Whoa, yeah!"

-Whoa, yeah!

You're ready, girl. That's much better.

-Are you ready to run the marathon?

-Yeah!

SHE LAUGHS

Sorry, what is the marathon?

The MegaWow Marathon!

It's happening today. It's only the athletic event of the season.

-So, what do you have to do, then?

-Well, 26 miles.

26 miles?!

That's not running, that's a bus journey.

Yep, it's a long way, all right. A long, long, long, long way!

-It certainly is!

-What's your name, kid?

-Rebecca.

-Rebecca, my friend,

you're going to run his marathon because you can do it!

-You can do it for the crowds of cheering people.

-Oh!

-You can do it for Rex Barker, the famous race commentator.

-Oh, yes!

You can do it for the millions watching on television.

-Watching me?! Yes!

-Yes!

Let me hear you say yeah!

-BOTH:

-Yeah!

-All right!

-Bring it on!

Bring it on! Oh, yeah!

-OK, that's enough yeah!

-SHE PANTS

-Let's go train.

-Yeah!

I mean, yes, of course.

Let's play!

OK, Rebecca, when you go running,

the first thing you have to do is warm up. Starting with the neck.

Side to side.

Now shake out those arms.

Now legs.

Now stretch out your leg like this.

And the other one.

Oh! I fell over!

-Rebecca, focus!

-Sorry. Yeah.

OK. Another thing you have do, Rebecca,

when you run a marathon is believe in yourself.

-Believe in myself?

-Yeah. Say, "I can do it!"

-You can do it!

-No!

"I...can...do...it!"

-You can do it!

-No, no, no!

You've got to say to yourself, "I can do it!"

Oh, right. Sorry. I can do it!

-Again.

-I can do it!

-Louder!

-I can do it!

Oh, yes, you can!

Whoo! Yeah!

I love all this whooping and hollering!

Now I've got to go and start the marathon.

OK. Which way do I go?

Oh, I need say a few more yeahs!

No, you're wearing the wrong shoes, go and change them.

Wearing the wrong shoes?!

Oh, no! I need to find the right shoes and fast!

Let's play!

DOORBELL RINGS

Ah, running shoes!

Oh, wow! There are so many to choose from!

But which ones are for me? It could be any of these.

Oh, hold on! I remember! Do you?

That's it! Sprinters wear spiked-soled shoes

and long-distance runners wear racing flats!

Trey said we're running 26 miles. That's a long distance.

So we're going to need racing flats.

Excuse me, anyone here? Hello!

-What's up?

-Oh, yes. Can I get a pair of racing flats, please?

-OK.

-Great!

-One pair of racing flats?

-Yep.

These look like the ones.

Ohh! Ah!

-Great! I'll take these. Thanks.

-Are you running a marathon?

-All 26 miles!

-26.2. Respect, lady.

Oh, yes. Thanks very much.

SHE LAUGHS Great!

-See you. Bye!

-Sweet!

Let's play!

Right, I just need on get to the start line before...

KLAXON BLARES

Oh, no! The klaxon! The race has started and I'm not there.

We'd better hurry. Come on.

Oh, no! Where is everyone?

-Oh, I'm late!

-Looks like we've got a latecomer.

Looks like she wants to join in the marathon.

But I can't see her number.

Rebecca, you missed the start of the marathon!

-Everyone else has gone!

-I know!

-Right. OK. Start me off, please.

-OK. Ready. And...

Wait a minute!

What? Oh, of course. Yeah!

-No! Where's your official marathon bib?

-My what?

-A bib? What's that?

-You know, like a vest with a number on it.

Oh, no! I didn't know I needed one of those.

You can't run without it.

You need a number so everyone knows who you are.

Oh, no! I really wanted to run the marathon as well.

I don't have... I do have a bib!

That's what this is for.

Ah! Number 1, Rebecca. A newcomer to the world of running

and a late starter in the MegaWow Marathon.

Looks like she's ready now, though.

All right, now remember take it one mile at a time.

-Let me have another one of those yeahs!

-Yeah!

-That's it! Give me an "oh, yeah"!

-Oh, yeah!

-Give me another...

-I should start the race.

Of course. Ready. And... KLAXON BLARES

-Go!

-Whoo-hoo! Here I go!

Here comes our Number 1, Rebecca.

And she's loving every minute of it.

She didn't get off to a good start,

but it's too soon to rule her out of the competition. A teddy!

Fantastic! We like it when people dress up in funny clothes

to run the Mega-Wow Marathon.

Oh, look! An 'edgehog!

-Go on, Spikey, keep going!

-HE LAUGHS

Rebecca's making excellent progress.

She's caught up with the back markers

and she's getting ahead. Go, Rebecca!

And she's looking good as she passes the Palace.

This is a royally fine performance from Rebecca.

Past the table with the water. No, she's not stopping!

Oh, no! It looks like it's not going quite so well.

It looks like Rebecca might be in trouble.

She's slowing down!

Oh! I really don't feel very good.

This marathon running is really hard work.

I need a drink! But I really don't want to stop!

Shall I stop?

Or should I carry on?

Oh, hold on.

I remember, do you? That's it!

Runners drink water when running a long-distance race.

We need some water and fast!

Oh! Look! There's a water stop.

I needed that! I feel much better.

I'll make sure I have a little sip of water at every stop from now on.

But for now, let's keep going.

And Rebecca is back on track now

to finish the marathon in a really good time.

She may even beat the record

for the fastest first-time runner. Go, Number 1!

She's really making up some time.

She's passing the hedgehog again! Go, Spikey!

And look at that. Good girl.

She's taking on a bit more water.

Little and often, that's the way.

A few more miles to go and she's going to finish really well.

Oh, but what's happened?

That looks painful. Is it her leg?

Oh, no!

Poor Rebecca. Will this be her first and last Mega Wow marathon?

Oh, my leg. It hurts.

I don't think I'm going to be able to run any further

and I'm not far from the end.

Oh, no, what am I going to do?

Hold on. I remember, do you? That's it.

Athletes work with physiotherapists who help them

look after their bodies.

I need to find one of those and maybe they can help me with my leg.

Hello. Is there a physio here?

I'm a physio. My name's Phil.

-What can I do for you, number 1?

-I'm Rebecca.

-Right, what can I do for you, Rebecca?

-My leg.

I was running along and it really started to hurt.

-Where exactly does it hurt?

-Just here.

-Right, OK.

We get a lot of this with marathon runners.

-Is this your first time?

-Yes.

-It is a gastrocnemius.

-Gastro what?

-Your gastrocnemius.

-Your calf muscle. You've got cramp.

-Oh.

Does that feel any better?

Oh, yes, it's starting to feel much better.

Right, so you're going to be OK?

I think so.

-I'll tell you what.

-What?

I'm going to run with you.

Come on, Rebecca, number 1, let's finish together.

OK, let's do it.

Well, look at this. She's back. Number 1.

Rebecca, she's back and she's running.

That's it, number 1, Rebecca.

Looking good.

She's a real trier. She won't give up.

She's powering on through.

What a heroic effort from this first-timer.

She's really showing the Mega Wow spirit.

Go, Rebecca.

Got to keep going.

Come on, Rebecca. Keep on going. You can do it.

It's her first Mega Wow marathon,

but she's really got the support.

The crowd is keeping her going.

Nearly there.

That's right, you're nearly there. Come on, keep going.

And now, we're near the end.

Rebecca's on the final straight.

Just the last bit of the race to go, the final 100 metres.

She's a real runner, is Rebecca.

-A true sporting hero.

-You can do it.

I'll see you at the finish line.

-She can do it.

-Yes, that's it.

Go on, girl. Go on, Rebecca.

Come on, number 1, Rebecca. That's it.

Not much further to go.

She's done it!

-Rebecca!

-You've done it. Well done. She's done it.

She's a first-time marathon runner but she's finished the race

and she's broken the record.

I'm filling up.

You did it, you beat the record for the fastest first-timer

in the Mega Wow marathon.

-Look, take that.

-Oh, wow, that's great.

Great? That's amazing.

-Let me hear you say...

-Yeah!

Attagirl! I got you a medal.

Oh, thank you.

It's brilliant being a runner

but we would never have done it

without remembering everything we needed to know.

Runners wear special shoes

and long-distance runners wear racing flats.

They need to drink water as they go.

Small amounts, often.

And runners work with physios who help them look after their bodies.

I think it's time we went home. Bye, everyone. Bye.

Bye, Rebecca. Great running.

Oh, Rebecca. Welcome back.

-And you've got a medal.

-Yep, and a stopwatch too.

-Being a runner was fantastic.

-Sounds cool.

So, I've got a new game.

See who can make a tower but who can make it in the fastest time.

There's no stopping you, is there?

-OK, you go first and I'll time.

-I'll get everything ready.

Playing runners was great fun. What do you like to play?

I love to play racing drivers. I race around like this.

I like playing wizards and casting spells over my friends.

Playing detective is fun because you get to solve lots of crimes.

I look for clues like this.

It's fun to play. Start playing today.

See you soon.

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