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Sun shines on the red track today. Max wears his red seven jersey. Jo smiles and holds her whistle.
Max pushes up his blue goggles. He hops and swings his arms. Jo holds a small hand clock.
Max toes the white start line. Jo raises her shiny silver whistle. She blows. Max sprints fast, very fast.
His legs fly. His chest feels hot. He stops and puffs hard. He bends, hands on knees.
Max pants. He feels very tired. He looks worried and small. Jo steps close, calm and kind.
Jo speaks calm and clear. Slow and steady wins. Breathe in, breathe out. Small steps, easy arms, steady speed.
Jo shows her running. She moves slow and steady. Her feet tap a calm beat. Her breath stays easy.
Max nods. He starts again. He jogs slow and steady. In, out, in, out. He keeps his steps even.
Max runs past the bend. He passes big red lane signs. Jo checks the clock. She cheers, Keep it steady.
Sun feels warm on his back. His legs feel heavy now. He keeps going, steady. He breathes in and out.
Max reaches the line at last. He jogs through, tired but happy. Jo smiles wide. They clap hands and laugh.
Jo shows the time on the clock. Slow and steady wins the race. Max learns and smiles. He feels proud today.
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