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For the grown-up beside a child who loves running.

The child's own door is Running on Spark & Anvil.

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At the event

The sideline card

Three numbers to notice

  1. The split for each lap, and whether the laps got faster or slower.
  2. On a track bend the outside lanes start further ahead, because their curve is longer.
  3. Pace: the time for each mile or kilometre, which is how a long race is planned.

On the way home, ask: “Which lap felt fastest to you, and do you think it was?”

Ask because you are curious, and let any answer stand. Print this page for a half-page card.

Your child's ladder · on Spark & Anvil

The same idea at every age

  1. Ages 3–5Not made yet
  2. Ages 6–8Not made yet
  3. Ages 9–14Why the Outside Lanes Start Ahead
  4. Ages 15–18Predicting a Longer Race

Your child will meet this idea again at every age. The tools and courses here are the part for you.