A running hero / reading activity

​A running hero

By Robert Dominguez

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Key Words

achievement something successful you do

ultramarathon race longer than 42km

endurance ability to continue for long time

determination strong will to succeed

inspire make others want to do something

Match

Match the following

• Achievement

• Ultra marathon

• Endurance

• determination

• inspire

To complete something with success

A very long race

The ability to continue

the mind power to do something

To make other believe

• To complete something with success

• A very long race

• The ability to continue

• the mind power to do something

• To make other believe

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Running Terms

pace speed of running

finish line end of the race

personal bes tyour best time ever

training practicing to get better

compete try to win against other

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Match the following

finish line

personal best

pace

train

• finish line

• personal best

• pace

• train

Sibusiso Kubheka is a famous South African runner. He loves long distances. His latest accomplishment is amazing!Last weekend, Sibusiso ran a very long race. The race was 100 kilometres. That is like running from Johannesburg to Pretoria! It is a very, very long way.

Running 100 kilometres is a big challenge. Most people cannot run this distance. But Sibusiso is a strong athlete. He trains every day. He runs in the morning and in the evening. He eats healthy food and sleeps well.

His goal was to run 100 km in under 6 hours. This is very, very fast.

On the day of the race, the weather was good. Many people came to watch and support the runners. Sibusiso started running. He felt strong and happy. He did not stop.

After 5 hours and 59 minutes, Sibusiso saw the finish line. He ran faster! He crossed the line. He completed the race! His time was 5 hours, 59 minutes, and 20 seconds. He did it! He ran 100 km in under 6 hours.

Sibusiso was very tired but very happy. His family and friends were there. They were very proud of him.

“It was very difficult, but I am happy,” Sibusiso said. “I want to show people that you can do anything if you work hard.”

 

Sibusiso Kubheka is a true inspiration for South Africa and for all runners.

Multiple Choice

Sibusiso is a football player

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Sibusiso trained everyday

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The race is 50 kilometers long

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The goal is to finish under 6 minutes

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

His family supports him

• True

• false

Open Ended

What sport does Sibusiso practice?

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What was Sibusiso's goal?

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How did he feel after the race?

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Do you like running? Why or why not?

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What do you think about Sibusiso's accomplishments?

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