We returned to the track to complete more Athletics events. First up this week was the 100m Hurdle and the 400m Hurdle. We placed the hurdles around the track, 10 for each race. Some of us had never done hurdles before, so we set them at their lowest height. We practiced a few times, and then just went for it.
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| Some of us were not so comfortable with the hurdles, and used a one-legged technique. |
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| L made it over, with style |
After putting away the hurdles we headed to the sand pit. First, we tried the long jump. Athletes sprint towards the pit, then leap forward. This event was first done by the ancient Greeks, in their pentathlon and as military training. Professionals can jump nearly 30 feet, which would come in handy for a soldier needing to cross a river. We did not jump that far, but we would have cleared some small streams.
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| K had the longest long jump. |
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| M gets some air. |
Finally, we tried the triple jump. I have no idea as to the origins of this event. You sprint down the track, then take a huge hop, skip, and a jump into the sand pit. We found it a bit awkward, but professionals can cover almost 50 feet with this technique.
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| R seemed fairly comfortable |
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| L takes her jump |
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